What Happens to an Individual with a Second DUI Arrest?
Individuals convicted for driving under the influence for a second time should expect harsher penalties than those imposed after the first offense. Exact penalties differ among U.S. states.
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License Suspension
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A second DUI conviction results in a longer license suspension than the first one. Lengths of suspension vary among states. Florida imposes a five-year suspension for second DUI offenses occurring within five years of the first DUI. Second DUI offenses occurring after five years from the first require a suspension of 180 days to one year in Florida. California will suspend a license for one year for a second DUI offense. Second DUI offenders in various states are sometimes granted hardship licenses allowing them to drive only to and from work.
Mandatory Jail Time
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Mandatory jail time is often required to be served in case of a second DUI offense. Virginia requires 20 days of jail if a second DUI conviction occurs within five years of the first one. A second DUI offense occurring after five but within 10 years of the first requires 10 days of mandatory jail time.
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Fines
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Fines for second DUI offenses differ, but can range from $1,000 to $5,000. California's base fine for second DUI offenses is $390 to $1,000 with unsupervised probation.
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