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Here is what The State of Mississippi thinks of DUI.
Zero Tolerence for Minors- Under 21 Years of Age
Any driver under the age of 21 who registers a blood alcohol content of .02% or greater but less than .08% falls under the guidelines of zero tolerance.
PENALITES FOR ZERO TOLERANCE CONVICTIONS
1st. Offense: 90 day suspension; may be reduced to 30 days with hardship order from Circuit Court having original jurisdiction or circuit court of that person's county of residence. Shall be fined $250.00. Must complete an alcohol safety education program.
2nd. Offense Within 5 years: 1 year suspension;may be reduced to 6 months upon completion of in-depth diagnostic assessment program approved by the Department of Mental Health. Fine up to $500.00.
3rd. Or Subsequent Offense Within 5 Years: suspended untill age of 21 or for 2 years, whichever is greater. Fine up to $1,000.00.
MISSISSIPPI IMPLIED CONSENT LAW PENALTIES
DUI- First Conviction;Fine- $250-$1000; Suspension- One year/ 90 days if MAESP is completed/not less than 30 days with County or Circuit Court ordered hardship;JAIL TERM- Up to 48 hours.
DUI-Second Conviction (within 5 years); Fine- $600-$1000; Suspension- Two years/can be reduced to one year upon successful completion of alcohol and/ or drug abuse treatment; JAIL TERM- Not less than 10 days.
DUI-Third or Subsequent conviction (within five years); FELONY FINE-$2000-$5000;Suspension-Five years/can be reduced to three years upon successful completion of alcohol and/or drug abuse treatment; JAIL TERM-Minimum of 1 year to 5 years State Penitentiary. Vehical subject to forfeiture law.
DUI CONVICTION WITH REFUSAL TO TAKE TEST
;FINE- Same as first,second,or subsequent; suspension- First Refusal-90 day administrative suspension in addition to any suspension upon conviction fo Section 63-11-30; Second or Subsequent Refusal- A one year administrative suspension in addition to any suspension upon conviction of Section 63-11-30. JAIL TERM- Same as first, second, or subsequent.
DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENED BECAUSE OF DUI (Section 63-11-40); Fine-$200-$500;Suspension-Six months added to original suspension; JAIL TERM-48 hours to six months.
CONVICTION OF NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICAL CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH (FELONY);FINE; SUPENSION;JAIL TERM - Up to 25 years in State Department of Corrections facility.
Please don't end up like the folks below.
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