This question also hinges upon what county you were arrested in. In most cases and counties most jail time will be suspended as in you will serve none, a fine, approximately $84 in court costs, and the cost of your blood test that was administered. Your driver's license will be suspended for 30 days. This is the DMV's decision and has nothing to do with the court. Though a work permit to allow you to drive to work will often be given by the Judge. You will get at least 360 days of conditions in which you can have no like offences during that time. Depending on the county that you are in, a condition of you bonding out of jail may also include participating in the 24/7 program, a program that requires you to go to the jail and take a breathalyzer twice a day. The 24/7 program can also be imposed after you plead guilty, but not usually on a first. These are the basics of a first in South Dakota. Again, this question does hinge on what county you were arrested in.
Answered on Sep 18th, 2013 at 12:48 PM