How much do you know about DUI penalties in Nevada?
DUI is regarded as a misdemeanor, for most cases in Nevada.
But other factors of DUI cases have to be brought to light before sentencing or
punishment is given. These factors are
if there was any harm afflicted on any other persons than the accused – also if
the DUI was a repeat case. There are
many cases where sentencing gets hard on those who have been on DUI cases more
than once.
The usual sentencing for a first time DUI would be imprisonment of 48 hours onwards depending
on the nature and complexity of the case or 24 - 96 hours of community hours
and upwards. You could be sent to Nevada
DUI school on your own expense. Fines can be expected between the amounts
of $400 - $900 with $600 being the most
imposed fine in Nevada. You could also
look at 90 days or 3 months drivers license suspension.
DUI SOURCE :
The SECOND DUI within
7 years of the FIRST DUI : 10 days to 6 months in Jail depending on the case, you
can look at fines of $750 - $1,000 plus any additional court expenses. Suspension of 1 yr driving license. You can
also be looking at 100-200 hours of community service time.
A THIRD DUI
offense within 7 years of the FIRST DUI : 1 to 6 years of imprisonment
possibilities, fines can be from $2k - $5k, you can also be looking at a 3 year
drivers license cancellation.
DUI and Death in
Nevada :
Three DUIs and homicide brings a serious Category A felony (
25 years in Prison ) but with possibility of parole after 10 years.
A Category B felony usually is sentenced to 2 years – 20 years,
when there is bodily harm or death.