Sentences for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs
First Offender DWI and/or BAC
[16 GCA §18104]
Misdemeanor
A mandatory jail time of 48 hours and up to 1 year in jail; a mandatory fine of $1,000 -$5,000; suspension of driver’s license for 180 days with work privileges.
Second Offender DWI and/or BAC
[16 GCA §18105]
Misdemeanor
A mandatory jail time of 7 days and up to 2 years; a mandatory fine of $2,000 – $5,000; suspension of driver’s license for 1 year without work privileges.
Conviction of 3rd DUI (within 5 years)
[16 GCA §18106]
Misdemeanor
A mandatory jail time of not less than 90 days and up to 5 years; a mandatory fine of $3,000 – $5,000; privilege to operate a motor vehicle shall be revoked by the Department of Revenue & Taxation for a period of not less than 2 years.
Sentences for Reckless Driving
First Offender Reckless Driving
[16 GCA §§9107-3111]
Petty Misdemeanor
A maximum of 60 days in jail, $500 fine – or both; possible suspension of driver’s license for 30 days.
Second Offender Reckless Driving
[16 GCA §§9107-3111]
Misdemeanor
Upon conviction of a second violation within 5 years of a prior offense of Reckless Driving, a maximum of 1 year in jail, $1000 fine – or both; possible suspension of driver’s license for 60 days.