Alabama DUI Penalties
In addition to the penalties listed below, all persons convicted of the crime of Driving Under the Influence are required to post high risk SR-22 insurance and attend and complete a DUI or substance abuse program. Also, the enhanced penalties are imposed on convictions received within a five year period, except for the third and subsequent convictions which are measured over a person's lifetime.
| First Offense (Misdemeanor) | ||
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| Jail Time: | County or City Jail not more than 1 year, and/or | |
| Fine: | $600 to $2100 | |
| DL Suspension: | Ninety (90) days | |
Second Offense: (within a five year period) (Misdemeanor) |
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| Jail Time: | County or City Jail not more than 1 year, and/or (Mandatory 5 days jail time or not less than 30 days community service) | |
| Fine: | $1100 to $5100 | |
| DL Suspension: | One (1) year | |
Third Offense: (anytime within a person's life) (Misdemeanor) |
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| Jail Time: | County or City Jail not more than 1 year, and (Mandatory jail time of 60 days) | |
| Fine: | $2100 to $10100 | |
| DL Suspension: | Three (3) years | |
Fourth Offense: (anytime within a person's life - Felony) |
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| Jail Time: | County Jail or State Prison not less than 1 year and 1 day nor more than 10 years, and | |
| Fine: | $4100 to $10100 | |
| DL Suspension: | Five (5) years | |
| DUI School - Level 1, 2 or 3 |