Mississippi DUI
DUI in that state of Mississippi will require the motorist to defend himself or herself from a court case as well as from a case submitted by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Mississippi DUI laws
Anyone over 21 who has been found with a blood alcohol level of 0.08% can be charged with driving under the influence. Minors found operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol level of 0.02% or more are also subject to penalties. The legal limit for those who operate commercial vehicles is 0.04%.
Having a blood alcohol level beyond the legal limit will allow the state to attempt for suspension of your driving rights even before any criminal trial for DUI, unless you submit a petition for refusal within ten days of the mailing of the notice letter containing the intent to suspend your license.
Mississippi laws are harsh when it comes to DUI, although they do have the 5-year wash-out rule. According to this rule, prior DUI offenses cannot be taken into account for a multiple-offender punishment after a minimum of five years have taken place since the last offense. Multiple offenses will result in forfeiture of your vehicle. Your license plate will also be impounded.
Motorists whose licenses have been revoked will need to pay a reinstatement fee of $680, undergo a DWI knowledge test, apply for a driver's license, and undergo a chemical assessment.
Hardship license
This is applicable only to first-time offenders and can be used to maintain employment, to pursue an education, and to gain access to medical care.
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