Nevada DUI Laws, Penalties, and License SuspensionNevada 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.
Nevada Laws
The following driving actions are illegal in the State of Nevada:
- All drivers with a BAC of .08 or higher.
- Under 21 with a BAC of .02 or higher.
- Commercial Vehicle Driver - Any Detectable Amount of Alcohol
Nevada Penalties
First Drunk Driving Conviction
The first drunk driving conviction in Nevada will cost you between $400 up to $1,000. You will be placed in jail for 2 days up to 6 months, or you will be ordered to serve 96 hours of community service. Your drivers license will be suspended for 90 days. After half of your drivers license suspension has passed, the court may allow you to drive with a restricted license for the remainder of your sentence. You will also be ordered to attend a DUI school at your own expense, and you may also be ordered to attend a alcohol treatment program if your BAC was .08 or above.
Second Drunk Driving Conviction
If your second drunk driving conviction was within 7 years of the previous DUI, your drivers license will be suspended for 1 year without the possibility of a restricted license being issued to you. You will also be ordered to jail or residential confinement from 10 days to 6 months. The fine for your second DUI will be from $750-$1,000 and you will be ordered to serve from 100 to 200 hours of community service. The court may suspend the registration of your vehicle and you may also be placed under clinical supervision of a treatment facility for up to 1 year.
Third and Subsequent Drunk Driving Convictions
If you are convicted for drunk driving a third time within 7 years of your previous conviction your drivers license will be revoked for 3 years. You will also be sentenced to prison from 1 to 6 years and fined from $2,000-$5,000. Your vehicle registration could be suspended and you may be ordered to attend a alcohol treatment program for a minimum of 3 years.
Nevada Drivers License Issues
The implied consent law in Nevada means that drivers in the State of Nevada give their consent to a test of their blood, breath or urine if they are suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or both. If you refuse such a test a law enforcement officer may use reasonable force to obtain one of the samples listed above. In addition, the penalty for refusing to submit to a chemical test are equal or greater to failing a chemical test.
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has some very strenuous drunk driving laws. A DUI can cost you your drivers license, it caries heavy fines and penalties, and can even put you in jail. Follow the link to find out more information:
