Driving under the influence. A person can be convicted of a DUI for driving or attempting to drive while impaired to a substantial extent by alcohol or a controlled substance or with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of at least .08%.
Driving while impaired. The level of impairment the prosecution must prove to get a DWI conviction is lower evidentiary than that for a DUI. A DWI only requires proof that the driver’s normal coordination was impaired to some extent by alcohol or drugs.
| 1st Offense | 2nd Offense | 3rd Offense | |
| Jail | Up to 1 year |
Up to 2 years | Up to 5 years |
| Fines | Up to $1000 |
Up to $2000 | Up to $5000 |
| License Suspension | Up to 6 months |
Up to 9 months | Up to 12 months |
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