Implied Consent Penalties (cont.)

Offense Category
Probationary Period
License Revocation
Jail Time
Fine
Eligible for a Restricted License?

Not Criminal
None
1 Year
None
None
Yes, if the driver is otherwise eligible

Prior Conviction(s) for One of the Following: Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Adult Driving While Impaired (DWI), Vehicular Homicide by Intoxication; Aggravated Vehicular Assault; Vehicular Assault by Intoxication

Offense Category
Probationary Period
License Revocation
Jail Time
Fine
Eligible for a Restricted License?

Not Criminal
None
2 Year
None
None
Yes, if the driver is otherwise eligible

Involved in an Accident in which One or More Persons Suffered Serious Bodily Injury

Offense Category
Probationary Period
License Revocation
Jail Time
Fine
Eligible for a Restricted License?

Not Criminal
None
2 Years
None
None
Yes, if the driver is otherwise eligible

Involved in an Accident in which One or More Persons are Killed

Offense Category
Probationary Period
License Revocation
Jail Time
Fine
Eligible for a Restricted License?

Not Criminal
None
5 Years
None
None
Yes, if the driver is otherwise eligible

Refused While Driving on a Revoked, Suspended, or Cancelled License Because of a Conviction for Vehicular Assault, Vehicular Homicide, Aggravated Vehicular Homicide, or Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

Offense Category
Probationary Period
License Revocation
Jail Time
Fine
Eligible for a Restricted License?

Criminal - Class A Misdemeanor
11 months, 29 days
2 or 5 years, depending on the circumstances of the case
Mandatory Minimum of 5 days
Up to $1,000.00
Yes, if the driver is otherwise eligible

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