PENALTY CHART

1ST OFFENSE DUI OR REFUSAL
Jail Sentence:
  • 7-60 days                
  • 6 month license revocation (iip)
    • ​​​Refusal 90 day no-drive & 1 year ALR suspension
  • $500 fine + Ct. costs and fees​
Probation Sentence:
  • No mandatory minimum             
  • 60 day license revocation (iip)
  • $500 fine + Ct. costs and fee
1ST OFFENSE DUI OVER .15
​Jail Sentence:
  • 7-60 days                
  • 1 year license revocation (iip)
  • $500 fine + Ct. costs and fees
Probation Sentence:
  • 2 days jail or min. 120 hours CS        
  • 1 year license revocation (iip)
  • $500 fine + Ct. costs and fees
2ND OFFENSE DUI 
Jail Sentence:
  • 30 to 180 days                
  • 18 month revocation (iip 45 days)
  • $500 fine + Ct. costs and fees
Probation Sentence:
  • 10 days jail or 240 hours CS            
  • 18 month license revocation (iip 45 days)
  • $500 fine + Ct. costs and fees
2ND OFFENSE DUI OVER .15 OR REFUSAL
Jail Sentence:
  • 90 to 365 days                
  • 18 months-15 year revocation (iip 45 or  90)
  • $1,000 fine + Ct. costs and fees
​Probation Sentence:
  • 30 days             
  • 18 month-15 year revocation (iip 45 or 90)
  • $1,000 fine + Ct. costs and fees
3RD OFFENSE DUI
Jail Sentence:
  • 90 to 365 days                
  • 15 year license revocation (iip 45 days)
  • $1,000 fine + Ct. costs and fees​
Probation Sentence:
  • 30 days             
  • 2 to 15 year license revocation (iip 45 days)
  • $1,000 fine + Ct. costs and fee

DUI DEFENSE

In an effort to reduce drunk driving, Nebraska has imposed strict laws against driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving under the influence (DUI).  If you are charged with drunk driving or driving under the influence (DUI), there could be severe consequences; you could lose your driver’s license, pay substantial fines, or be put in jail.  DWI and DUI convictions remain on your permanent criminal record.  This may affect your current job or hurt future job opportunities.  However, a DUI charge does not mean that a conviction is automatic.  

Our law firm understands the anxiety and fear one feels after being arrested for drunk driving, and we will diligently represent you with the goal of obtaining the best possible resolution for your case.  We have a thorough understanding of sobriety tests and law enforcement protocol which can be part of an effective and comprehensive defense against the DWI charges you face.  After being hired, we will analyze the case to determine if there was police error, field sobriety test errors, inaccuracies, failure to follow proper protocol or administrative errors which may prove your innocence or lead to the dismissal of charges by the prosecution.