Driver’s license penalties are standard after a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction. Numerous factors influence the exact penalties that the courts impose, including the duration of the driver’s license suspension or revocation.
In scenarios where drivers refuse post-arrest chemical testing and face accusations of violating Nebraska’s implied consent law, the motorist who declined to submit to a test is likely to face a one-year suspension of their driving privileges.
After an actual DUI conviction, a motorist may have to serve a license revocation as part of their sentence for the DUI offense. How long do the driving penalties of a DUI conviction last?
Prior offenses increase the penalties
The jail time and fines possible after a DUI conviction increase with each offense. The state also increases the duration of the driver’s license revocation as well. A first-time DUI can result in a six-month driver’s license revocation. A second DUI conviction within 15 years of the first often results in a one-year driver’s license revocation.
Drivers must pay a reinstatement fee to regain their driving privileges, and they may face increased insurance costs for years after a DUI offense. Motorists can potentially regain their driving privileges and secure a temporary license or an ignition interlock permit that allows them to drive for necessary tasks, such as commuting to work.
Those hoping to minimize the licensing consequences of a DUI charge may need to respond assertively to avoid a conviction or attend hearings to avoid an administrative license suspension. Working with a DUI defense lawyer can help drivers protect their driving privileges and minimize the criminal consequences of a pending DUI charge.
