DUI Law: Alaska's Mandatory Penalties

If you have been pulled over and charged with DUI in Alaska, there are a number of mandatory penalties you may face. As in most states, the penalties vary greatly depending upon the circumstances of the arrest, the Judge in charge of your case and, most importantly, whether you have or have not hired an attorney. Consider the following mandatory penalties:

First Offense
Your first offense is considered a Misdemeanor. You face a minimum jail sentence of seventy two (72) consecutive hours and a minimum fine of $1,500 plus a fee of $270 for the cost of your imprisonment. Your driver's license will be revoked for at least ninety (90) days.

Second Offense
Your second offense is also considered a Misdemeanor. You face a minimum jail sentence of twenty (20) days and a minimum fine of $3,000 plus a fee of $1,000 for the cost of your imprisonment. Your driver's license will be revoked for at least one (1) year.

Third Offense
Your third offense may be considered a Misdemeanor or Felony depending upon the circumstances. You face a minimum jail sentence of between sixty (60) and one hundred twenty (120) days and a minimum fine of between $5,000 and $10,000 plus a fee of $1,000 for the cost of your imprisonment. Your driver's license will be revoked for at least three (3) years and possibly for life.

Fourth Offense
Your fourth offense may also be considered a Misdemeanor or Felony depending upon the circumstances. You face a minimum jail sentence of between one hundred twenty (120) and two hundred forty (240) days and a minimum fine of between $5,000 and $10,000 plus a fee of $1,000 for the cost of your imprisonment. Your driver's license will be revoked for at least five (5) years and possibly for life.

Fifth Offense
Your fifth offense may also be considered a Misdemeanor or Felony depending upon the circumstances. You face a minimum jail sentence of between two hundred forty (240) and three hundred sixty (360) days and a minimum fine of between $6,000 and $10,000 plus a fee of $1,000 for the cost of your imprisonment. Your driver's license will be revoked for at least five (5) years and possibly for life.

Sixth Offense
Your sixth offense may also be considered a Misdemeanor or Felony depending upon the circumstances. You face a minimum jail sentence of three hundred sixty (360) days and a minimum fine of between $7,000 and $10,000 plus a fee of $1,000 for the cost of your imprisonment. Your driver's license will be revoked for at least five (5) years and possibly for life.

As you can see there is a wide range of charges and sentences that can be imposed on you if you are caught DUI. To get the best results, contact one of our sponsoring attorneys below or at the top of this page. There is just too big a risk going it alone.