how much jail time do they give a person whos an habitual offender

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Asked on 6/9/2009 under: Maine DUI / DWI More Legal Topics ▼All States ▼

M.D., Member, California And New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney Answered 3 years ago| Contributor

An habitual offender (the fourth offense or three or more offenses in ten years) is treated as a Class C crime and may result in imprisonment minimum six months (six months and 20 days if you refuse to submit to a test) and/or up to a $2100 fine ($2500 if you refuse to submit to a test).

Also, if convicted for the fourth offense of DWI, DUID or BAC:

  1. Points will be added to your driving record.
  2. Your license will be suspended for six years.
  3. You may be eligible to apply for a work restricted license if you meet the requirements.
  4. The court may suspend your right to register a vehicle
  5. You will have to drive with an Ignition Interlock Device for four years after suspension ends.
  6. You will have to undergo the drug and alcohol program of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Substance Abuse.

 

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