You will face certain Nevada drunk driving penalties when you get convicted in a dui case in this state. It is also important for you to keep in mind that refusing to take the chemical test when stopped by a traffic official under the suspicion of drunk driving will also attract some additional penalties, as any such refusal in this state is treated as a bigger offence than failing the test. In fact, traffic officials also have the right to use reasonable physical force if you do not agree to take the test. The following is a brief rundown on how the penalties apply when you get convicted.
First Dui Conviction In Nevada
The first time conviction results in the following Nevada drunk driving penalties.
- It is very much likely that you will be ordered by the court to attend a dui treatment program
- You will also have to pay the dui school tuition, the average cost of which is $150
- Your driving license will be suspended for a period of ninety days. After forty-five days, you may be allowed to apply for a restricted license, but in order to qualify for that, you must first get an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle.
- The maximum monetary fine is $1000; the minimum is $400
- You may also be sent to jail for a period of two days to 180 days. However, in some cases, the court may also allow you to avoid the jail term if you agree to participate in community service for four days (ninety six hours)
Second Dui Conviction In Nevada (Within Seven Years Of Last Conviction)
When you get convicted for a second time within seven years of the first conviction, you will have to face the following Nevada drunk driving penalties.
- It is again not mandatory but very much likely that you will have to attend a supervised dui treatment program for twelve months.
- 100 to 200 hours of community service is mandatory this time
- License will be suspended for twelve months. There is no provision for any restricted license.
- The maximum monetary fine is $1000; At least $750 is mandatory.
- Ten days of jail term is mandatory; the maximum imprisonment period can be as high as six months.
Third Dui Conviction In Nevada (Within Seven Years Of Last Conviction)
The following Nevada drunk driving penalties apply for a third-time conviction.
- Though not mandatory again, but it is very much likely that you will this time have to complete a dui treatment program (court-ordered) for a period of three years.
- 100 to 200 hours of community service is mandatory
- Three years of license suspension. However, it might sound strange, but this time the court may allow you to apply for a restricted license (ignition interlock device will be required)
- The maximum monetary fine is $5000; at least $2000 is mandatory
- You will also be sent to prison t\for a period of one to six years.