Collins DWI and Drug Defense Law Firm
What are the penalties for DWI?
1st Offense
- 24 hours to 1 year in jail
- $150 up to $1,000 fine
- $300 Court Costs
- Alcohol education class
- DL suspension for 120 days if BAC is .08-.14; 6 months if intoxicated by alcohol or drugs; 180 days if .15 or higher
- .15 or higher, commercial license, or refusal results in no work permit. This section has been changed by the Legislature!!!! License suspension is now for 6 months regardless of BAC and an interlock is mandatory.



