Maine Mandatory Minimum Penalties For Repeat OUI Convictions
Aggravating Factors
- Speeding
- 30mph
- Blood Alcohol Level
- BAC at 0.15 or more
- Eluding and Resisting
- Any attempt to avoid being apprehended and breath-tested, no matter how minor
- Minor Passenger
- Anyone in the car under the age of 21
- Breath Test Refusal
- If you refuse the breath test, this is considered a form of resisting and suspicious behavior
First Offense Minimums
- Jail: 0 Days
- Aggravated: 48 Hours
- Fine: $500 – $600
- Suspension: 150 Days
First Offense with Refusal
- Jail: 96 Hours
- Fine: $600
- Suspension: 275 Days
Second Offense Minimums
- Jail: 7 Days
- Fine: $700 – $900
- Suspension: 3 Years
Second Offense with Refusal
- Jail: 12 Days
- Fine: $900
- Suspension: 3 Years and 275 Days
Third Offense Minimums
- Jail: 30 Days
- Fine: $1,100 – $1,400
- Suspension: 6 Years
Third Offense with Refusal
- Jail: 40 Days
- Fine: $1,400
- Suspension: 6 Years and 275 Days
Fourth or More Offense Minimums
- Jail: 6 Months
- Fine: $2,100 – $2,500
- Suspension: 8 Years
Four Offenses or More with Refusal
- Jail: 6 Months and 20 Days
- Fine: $2,500
- Suspension: 8 Years and 275 Days
Arrested? Contact A Portland OUI Lawyer
An OUI conviction is very serious as it may have consequences beyond a fine, loss of license and jail time. Whether you are facing your first charge or a second or third offense with months , it’s time to find experienced legal guidance. For more information about Maine OUI laws or to reach a skilled Maine criminal defense lawyer to take on your case, contact us today!
Source:
https://www.maine.gov/dps/bhs/impaired-driving/laws.html
https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/29-A/title29-Asec2411.html
https://www.pressherald.com/2017/04/30/in-maine-thousands-have-four-or-more-ouis/
https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/29-A/title29-Asec2558.html