Mississippi DUI’ Law, Lawyers, Penalty and Fines
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A DUI charge is a serious matter. Whether it’s your first offense or your third offense, you need information and help and you need them fast. Here is your one-stop source for Mississippi DUI lawyers, Mississippi DUI laws, and what a Mississippi DUI attorney can do for you.
Mississippi DUI/DWI Glossary of Terms
Mississippi DUI/DWI Insurance Consequences:
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Mississippi DUI Lawyers:
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Mississippi DUI Convictions:
First Offense:
Jail: Imprisonment of up to 48 hours.
Fine: $250 to $1,000.
License Revocation: Up to 90 days.
Second Offense:
Jail: Imprisonment of a minimum of 5 days, up to 1 year.
Fine: Range from $600 to $1,500.
License Revocation: 2 years.
Ignition Interlock Device: 6 months after license reinstatement.
Third Offense:
Jail: Imprisonment of 1 to 5 years.
Fine: Range from $2,000 to $5,000.
License Revocation: Up to 5 years.
Ignition Interlock Device: 6 months after license reinstatement.
Mississippi BAC Per Se: 0.08%
BAC Zero Tolerance: 0.02%
Commercial Driver BAC Per Se: 0.04%
Mississippi Implied Consent Law/Test Refusal Consequences: Yes. If you refuse an alcohol test, your license will be suspended from 90 days to one year.