DUI Consequences
Driving under the influence is a serious crime that carries serious consequences. The penalties for a DUI conviction include custody, fines, license suspension or revocation, and other miscellaneous consequences.
Custody
In the State of Oregon, driving under the influence is a Class A misdemeanor. This means that it is punishable by up to a year in jail. If a person has been previously convicted three or more times within the past 10 years, however, DUI is a Class C felony. In that case, it is punishable by up to 5 years in custody.
The minimums sentence for a DUI conviction is 48 hours jail or 80 hours of community service. Depending on the facts and circumstances of a case and the driver’s criminal history if any, judges will go up from there.
Fines
Generally the maximum fine for a Class A misdemeanor is $6,250.00. There are also mandatory minimum fines for drunk driving convictions. For a first conviction, the minimum fine is $1,000.00. For a second offense, the minimum fine is $1,500.00. For a third offense, the minimum fine is $2,000.00 if there is no prison sentence. In cases in which there was someone under 18 years old who was at least 3 years younger than the driver, the maximum fine is $10,000.00.
Miscellaneous Consequences
In addition to fines, the court will impose court fees and require a person to pay for the cost of other required expenses such as alcohol or drug screening and treatment, and attendance at a victim’s impact panel. Other expenses may include the installation of an ignition interlock device and SR-22 insurance. A license suspension or revocation will also be imposed following a DUI conviction.
Collateral Consequences
In addition to consequences that flow from Oregon State Law, there could be collateral consequences for a DUI conviction. For example, a person who is convicted of DUI could be denied entry into Canada. There can also be consequences for pilot’s licenses or Coast Guard Credentials.
Custody
In the State of Oregon, driving under the influence is a Class A misdemeanor. This means that it is punishable by up to a year in jail. If a person has been previously convicted three or more times within the past 10 years, however, DUI is a Class C felony. In that case, it is punishable by up to 5 years in custody.
The minimums sentence for a DUI conviction is 48 hours jail or 80 hours of community service. Depending on the facts and circumstances of a case and the driver’s criminal history if any, judges will go up from there.
Fines
Generally the maximum fine for a Class A misdemeanor is $6,250.00. There are also mandatory minimum fines for drunk driving convictions. For a first conviction, the minimum fine is $1,000.00. For a second offense, the minimum fine is $1,500.00. For a third offense, the minimum fine is $2,000.00 if there is no prison sentence. In cases in which there was someone under 18 years old who was at least 3 years younger than the driver, the maximum fine is $10,000.00.
Miscellaneous Consequences
In addition to fines, the court will impose court fees and require a person to pay for the cost of other required expenses such as alcohol or drug screening and treatment, and attendance at a victim’s impact panel. Other expenses may include the installation of an ignition interlock device and SR-22 insurance. A license suspension or revocation will also be imposed following a DUI conviction.
Collateral Consequences
In addition to consequences that flow from Oregon State Law, there could be collateral consequences for a DUI conviction. For example, a person who is convicted of DUI could be denied entry into Canada. There can also be consequences for pilot’s licenses or Coast Guard Credentials.