MyDUIAttorney can help you find a Mississippi DUI Lawyer to help your case

In the state of Mississippi drunk driving is popularly known as DUI (Driving Under Influence), it is also known as DWI (Driving While Impaired) and basically means operating a vehicle while having a certain dangerous level of alcohol, drug or any other chemical substance in your body system that can seriously hamper your level of bodily performance and pose a threat to your life as well as the life of others. In Mississippi, legal limit for DUI is having 0.08% or more of alcohol in your blood stream. That is why, it is imperative for you to be knowledgeable about this subject if you have been arrested for DUI. You should gain information about DUI in Minnesota by reading books or browsing through internet sites like MyDUIAttorney but the best legal advice in this scenario can be provided by your Mississippi DUI lawyer who is experienced in this field and aware of the court rulings and proceedings in Mississippi. The penalties for DUI in this state can range from fines, jail time, license suspension etc.

DUI FIRST OFFENSE: DUI first offense in Mississippi consists of minimum fines of $250 and maximum of $1000, Jail time of up to 48 hours, license suspension of minimum 90 days and maximum one year, and alcohol safety program.

DUI SECOND OFFENSE (within 5 years): A second DUI offense within five years will result in a fine of minimum $600 and maximum $1500, jail time of minimum five days and maximum one year, license suspension for two years and other penalties charged depending upon the judge. These can include community service, drug/alcohol assessment, six months minimum installation of ignition interlock device etc.

DUI THIRD OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE (within 5 years-Felony): A DUI committed for a third time within five years will be considered as a felony against the state of Mississippi and will consist of fines of minimum $2000 and maximum $5000, jail time of minimum one year and maximum of five years, license suspension of five years and other penalties including vehicle forfeiture or installation of ignition interlock device for at least six months, possible drug/alcohol assessment and treatment.

A DUI case involving death or serious injury is also considered a felony against State and consists of jail time of no less than five years and up to 25 years for each death.

A DUI case involving minors in the vehicle also has serious consequences for the offender. For the first DUI case, fine of $250 will be charged along with license suspension of 90 days, alcohol safety program etc. A DUI Second Offense within 5 years consists of charges of $500, license suspension of one year etc. DUI Third of subsequent offense within five years consist of fines of not more than $1000, license suspension of two years etc.

Following the suspension of your driver's license, the judge may allow you to drive a vehicle on the condition of installation of ignition interlock device which monitors your level of alcohol in your breath after regular intervals. The law will require you to use this device properly and the judge observing your performance after the charges may even reduce them. 

To fully understand the penalties associated with a Mississippi DUI charge, it is strongly recommended that you consult with a Mississippi DUI lawyer that you are most comfortable with and who can knowledgeably represent you throughout your trial and court proceedings.  You can find a Mississippi drunk driving attorney by typing in the city of your arrest above or call our 24 hour DUI hotline

Additional resources

• Mississippi Department of Motor Vehicle
• Mississippi State Bar Association