Nebraska DUI Laws, Penalties, and License Suspension

Nebraska drunk driving laws have become more and more complicated and the penalties are more harsh that ever. The amount of alcohol a person can consume is becoming less and the effort to crack down on DUI's is rising. Most people arrested for drunk driving have never been in trouble with the law before, this will be the first time they were handcuffed, put into the back of a police car, and tried by the state in court.

The DMV and court process is confusing and there is no room for even the slightest error. Knowing the laws, penalties, fees and process is extremely important. The biggest mistake you can make is assuming that you don't need to speak to a lawyer. DUIs are very complex and a lot is at stake. If you plead guilty to a DUI, your guilty. No reducing, no plea bargaining, just guilty. Give your case a change, talk to a lawyer. You can schedule a free, no obligation consultation with an attorney today by calling (877) 678-5640.

Nebraska Laws

The following driving actions are illegal in the State of Nebraska:

• All drivers with a BAC of .08 or higher.
• Under 21 with a BAC of .02 or higher.
• Commercial Vehicle Driver with a BAC of .04 or higher.

Nebraska Penalties

First Drunk Driving Conviction
For your first DUI in the State of Nebraska you will receive a minimum of 7 days up to 60 days in jail. You will also receive a minimum mandatory 6 month drivers license suspension and up to a $500 fine. Any person convicted of drunk driving will have to pay for an alcohol assessment and could be ordered to attend a alcohol treatment program at their own expense.

Second Drunk Driving Conviction
The second time you are convicted of a drunk driving offense in Nebraska you will be ordered to serve a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 30 days. Your drivers license will be suspended for a minimum 1 year. You will also be ordered to pay a $500 fine. Any person convicted of drunk driving will have to pay for an alcohol assessment and could be ordered to attend a alcohol treatment program at their own expense. All drivers that have a second or more DUI conviction in Nebraska will face having their vehicle immobilized by the court at the expense of the convicted driver for not less than 5 days and no more than 8 months. The immobilization includes having the vehicle unregistered and the license plates confiscated by the state. In lieu of the immobilization a driver may be allowed to have an ignition interlock device installed on the vehicle at the owners expense.

Third Drunk Driving Conviction
The third time you are convicted of a drunk driving offense in Nebraska you will be ordered to serve a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 90 days up to 1 year. Your drivers license will be suspended from a minimum 2 years up to 15 years. You will also be ordered to pay a fine of $600. Any person convicted of drunk driving will have to pay for an alcohol assessment and could be ordered to attend a alcohol treatment program at their own expense. All drivers that have a second or more DUI conviction in Nebraska will face having their vehicle immobilized by the court at the expense of the convicted driver for not less than 5 days and no more than 8 months. The immobilization includes having the vehicle unregistered and the license plates confiscated by the state. In lieu of the immobilization a driver may be allowed to have an ignition interlock device installed on the vehicle at the owners expense.

Fourth Drunk Driving Conviction
The fourth time you are convicted of a drunk driving offense in Nebraska you will be ordered to serve a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 6 months up to 5 years. Your drivers license will be suspended for a minimum of 15 years. You will also be ordered to pay a fine from $1,000-$10,000. Any person convicted of drunk driving will have to pay for an alcohol assessment and could be ordered to attend a alcohol treatment program at their own expense. All drivers that have a second or more DUI conviction in Nebraska will face having their vehicle immobilized by the court at the expense of the convicted driver for not less than 5 days and no more than 8 months. The immobilization includes having the vehicle unregistered and the license plates confiscated by the state. In lieu of the immobilization a driver may be allowed to have an ignition interlock device installed on the vehicle at the owners expense.

Fifth Drunk Driving Conviction
The fifth time you are convicted of a drunk driving offense in Nebraska you will be charged with a Felony and ordered to serve a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 1 year, up to 15 years. Your drivers license will be suspended for a minimum of 15 years. You will also be ordered to pay a fine from $1,000-$25,000. Any person convicted of drunk driving will have to pay for an alcohol assessment and could be ordered to attend a alcohol treatment program at their own expense. All drivers that have a second or more DUI conviction in Nebraska will face having their vehicle immobilized by the court at the expense of the convicted driver for not less than 5 days and no more than 8 months. The immobilization includes having the vehicle unregistered and the license plates confiscated by the state. In lieu of the immobilization a driver may be allowed to have an ignition interlock device installed on the vehicle at the owners expense.

Nebraska Drivers License Issues

If you are driving in The State of Nebraska, you agree to submit to a chemical test of your blood, breath or urine if, an officer of the law believes that you were driving while intoxicated. If you refuse to take such a test your license will be immediately confiscated by the officer. If, during the subsequent court hearing, it is determined that you refused to submit to a sobriety test, your drivers license will be suspended for a period of 1 year.

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