How much jail time am I looking at for a first time offense of an extreme DUI being 20 years old with a clean record?

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Leonard A. Kaanta · Answer

Up to 180 days in jail, $200-700 fine, suspension of license for 45/1year, 6 points,  interlock.

Jared Altman · Answer

Probably none.

Willie Stephen Graves · Answer

I don't recognize the term "extreme DUI" as having a specific legal meaning in Texas, but if there was no accident and excessive speed is the only issue, maybe no jail time. Plus, if you'll make sure this is your ONLY offense (and specifically your only alcohol offense, you can eventually get it expunged from your record under a not-too-well-known provision of the Texas Alcoholic Beverages Code.

Gregory Casale · Answer

If you are under 21 and blow .20 or greater, you can receive no less than a 210 day loss of license, 1 year of probation and a specially designed driver alcohol treatment and rehabilitation program called the "14-day second offender in-home program."

William Spern · Answer

In MI, probably no jail time if the breathalyzer was .16 or less. If more, than up to one year in jail.

Mark R. Thiessen · Answer

DUI is different that DWI, so don't know what you are looking at.

Lance Daniel · Answer

I would need a lot more information with respect to "extreme" DUI.  Also it depends on the county and the particular Deputy DA.

Nathaniel Shafer · Answer

In Utah, if there aren't any enhancements to the DUI charge, such as having minors in the car, then you are likely to get 2 days in jail, for a first time offense.

Steven Alpers · Answer

If low blood alcohol under .15% probably only a couple of days.  You will have your Drivers' license suspended 1 year.

Terry Nelson · Answer

Max is one year.  What WILL happen is up to your attorney to negotiate in a plea bargain.  First offense generally can avoid jail, but the more  extreme  the violation and blood alcohol, the more concern you should have about jail.      A little free advice:   When arrested for DUI, whether alcohol or drugs, then upon release from jail or booking the defendant is given documents that include a notice that you have only ten days to file a request with DMV for a hearing on an appeal of the automatic suspension of your license imposed by DMV upon your arrest.  That is separate and runs consecutively with any suspension that may be imposed by the DMV, or the court upon conviction. Contact DMV and do so, timely if you think you have grounds for appeal, then appear at the scheduled DMV appeal hearing and present any supporting evidence and testimony. If you don't know how to do these things effectively, then hire an attorney that does.    When arrested or charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can you be convicted, and what can you do?  Effective plea-bargaining, using those defenses, could possibly reduce the potential time and other penalties you face.  If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, program, or other decent outcome through plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.

Russell Pietryga · Answer

Not sure what you mean by extreme DUI.  I guessed what you mean is that you had a BAC of over .16.  However, there are other factors such as refusal, accident and have young children in the car.

Michael Palumbo · Answer

That would be 1 year.

Jeff Yeh · Answer

Not sure what you mean by extreme DUI, but the statutory max for a 1st DUI is 6 months, and since your are a minor you face more severe consequences in terms of license suspension. You need to hire a DUI specialist ASAP because you have only 10 days to save your license.

Michael Nichols · Answer

The question suggests that you have a prior. That will often lead to incarceration, at least for a brief period. Should contact a qualified DUI attorney.

William C. Gosnell · Answer

Hire a criminal defense lawyer.  You could get up to 11months 29 days.

Jeffrey Pollock · Answer

Depending upon what state you are in and what "extreme" means, you still should be eligible for probation.

Michael J. Breczinski · Answer

Up to 93 days in Michigan if there were no complications like injury or death.

John Brennan · Answer

Up to 90 days, but not likely. Depends on the jurisdiction, judge, and circustances. Get an attorney.

Jason P. Kutulakis · Answer

You have not provided enough information. There may be mandatory minimum period of incarceration depending on the facts of your case. You should consult with and retain an attorney.

Steven Fairlie · Answer

It depends on a lot more factors, but normally it would be 72 hours.  With no prior record you might be eligible for ARD and no jail time.

Gary Moore · Answer

Did you cause extensive property damage or cause bodily injury? If not, no jail.

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