Iowa Multiple DUI Offense Attorney

Consequences of Multiple DUI Offenses

Although one DUI conviction is a serious offense, when you have multiple offenses, you can expect much more serious fines, charges and penalties.  If you are dealing with such a situation, it is vital you contact a criminal defense attorney to represent you on the matter. When facing a first DUI offense you can expect fines, a jail sentence of 48 hours and up to one year in jail and license suspension. With a second or subsequent DUI conviction, however, you are looking at a substantially serious situation.  The charges carry the following consequences if convicted:

• DUI SECOND OFFENSE - Aggravated Misdemeanor.  Fines from a minimum $1,875 - maximum $6,250; Jail from a minimum 7 days in jail up to 2 years in prison; License Suspension of 2 year revocation (if not suspended/revoked administratively)

• DUI THIRD OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE - Class D Felony - Fines from a minimum $3,125 - maximum $9,375; Jail from a minimum 30 days - maximum 5 years in jail; License Suspension of 6 year revocation (in addition to revocation issued administratively)
• DUI SERIOUS INJURY BY MOTOR VEHICLE - Fines from $750 - $7,500; Jail time of a mandatory 5 years in prison; License Suspension of 1 year (in addition to any administrative revocation);  In addition, mandatory substance abuse evaluation, drunk drivers course, restitution.  

Driving under the influence charges are a serious matter and need a reputable and experienced attorney who can fight to reduce or have your charges dismissed. With the McGuire Law Firm you have a dedicated legal team who is familiar with all the courts and many of the law enforcement personnel and judges in Mason City, Davenport, Des Moines, Sioux City and Cedar Rapids. Find out how we can help you fight your DUI charges.