North Dakota DUI
A North Dakota DUI arrest will result in two separate cases against the offender. The first will be an administrative case regarding license revocation brought by the North Dakota Department of Motor Vehicles, while the second concerns a criminal case.
What constitutes a North Dakota DUI offense?
North Dakota DUI laws state that the legal limit is .08 percent. If caught driving and found to have equal or higher blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08, you will be legally considered as intoxicated. However, if the arresting officer has sufficient reason to believe that you are unsafe, this can be another cause for arrest regardless of a passing BAC. Those under suspicion of DUI may be asked to perform a series of sobriety tests. In the event of refusal, you will face a suspension or cancellation of license.
What are the penalties for a North Dakota DUI offense?
First-time North Dakota DUI offenders will be required to undergo an evaluation by a licensed addiction treatment program along with paying a fine that could amount to 250 dollars. A second offense within a period of five years will include imprisonment of at least five days. A second-time offender may also be subjected to community service and payments of fine that could amount to at least 500 dollars. A third offense within five years amounts to greater fines and jail time that could last for at least 60 days as well as an evaluation for an addiction treatment program. Further DUI convictions are dealt with increasing penalties as determined by North Dakota DUI laws. Seeking legal assistance from a reputable North Dakota DUI attorney is recommended.
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