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Idaho DUI Information

Punishments in Idaho drunk driving cases are listed below. Note that these punishments may be increased in certain Idaho DUI cases, such as where the alcohol level is .20% or higher. Also note that Idaho has a five-year "washout" period, meaning that the DUI arrests must occur within five years of each other to be considered a second- or third-offense under Idaho DUI law.

DUI First Offense

Up to $1,000.00 fine

2 days to 6 months jail

Suspend driver's license for 180 days with at least the first 30 days absolute and the remainder restricted

Obtain an alcohol evaluation

Follow the recommendation of evaluation

Attend Victims' Panel

1 to 2 years probation - may be supervised.

DUI Second Offense (within a five year period)

Up to $2,000.00 fine

10 days to 1 year jail

1 year absolute license suspension

Obtain an alcohol evaluation

Follow the recommendation of evaluation

Interlock device on car for 1 year after driver's license suspension ends

2 year probation - usually supervised.

DUI Third Offense
This will be a felony if it is received within 5 years of the first offense OR within 10 years of a prior felony DUI

Up to $5,000.00 fine

30 days to 5 years incarceration

Suspend driver's license for 1 to 5 years with at least the first year absolute

Supervised felony probation.

If you have been charged with an Idaho DUI there are two things that you need to consider:
1) Take the charge seriously.
A conviction for an Idaho DUI will have long lasting consequences. A criminal record can affect your employment, your future and your personal freedom.

2) Hire an experienced Idaho DWI Lawyer.
Understanding the Idaho DUI laws and courtroom proceedings can be a challenge. Hiring a qualified Idaho DUI Lawyer who focuses on DUI defense can make a difference in the outcome of your case.

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