DWI/DUI - Drunk Driving Court Procedures In Delaware
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Drunk Driving Court Procedures In Delaware - DUI
At the time of arraignment, the driver may elect to apply for enrollment in
the First Offender Program in lieu of standing trial. If this option is
selected, the application will constitute a waiver of the right to a speedy
trial. The court will notify the Division of Motor Vehicles. The following are
criminal penalties associated with court convictions:
FIRST OFFENSE
a) 12-24 Month License Suspension
b) Fine: $230 to $1,150
c) Sentence: Imprisonment not more than six months
MULTIPLE OFFENSES
a) 24-60 months License Suspension
b) Fine:$575 to $2,300
c) MANDATORY imprisonment for 60 days to 18 months.
NOTE: Anyone who has three or more moving violations within two
years; injured someone else in an accident; had a BAC of .15% or more;
was driving while not licensed, or while their license was revoked or
suspended; or was transporting a child while under the influence may
not be permitted to participate in a "First Offenders Election Program."
All DUI sentences are carried on the driving record for a minimum of five
years. No driver's license will be reinstated for a DUI offense until the
driver has satisfactorily completed a course of instruction or program of
rehabilitation, such course or program to be determined by a screening
evaluation.
Additional information concerning the revocation action may be obtained
by contacting the Motor Vehicle Revocation Section (Phone:
302-744-2508). Information concerning the alcohol evaluation, course of
instruction, or program of rehabilitation may be obtained by contacting
the Delaware DUI Evaluation/Referral Unit 1-800-551-6464 for kent and
Sussex Counties. For New Castle County and out of state residents, call
302-656-2810.
At the time of arraignment, the driver may elect to apply for enrollment in
the First Offender Program in lieu of standing trial. If this option is
selected, the application will constitute a waiver of the right to a speedy
trial. The court will notify the Division of Motor Vehicles. The following are
criminal penalties associated with court convictions:
FIRST OFFENSE
a) 12-24 Month License Suspension
b) Fine: $230 to $1,150
c) Sentence: Imprisonment not more than six months
MULTIPLE OFFENSES
a) 24-60 months License Suspension
b) Fine:$575 to $2,300
c) MANDATORY imprisonment for 60 days to 18 months.
NOTE: Anyone who has three or more moving violations within two
years; injured someone else in an accident; had a BAC of .15% or more;
was driving while not licensed, or while their license was revoked or
suspended; or was transporting a child while under the influence may
not be permitted to participate in a "First Offenders Election Program."
All DUI sentences are carried on the driving record for a minimum of five
years. No driver's license will be reinstated for a DUI offense until the
driver has satisfactorily completed a course of instruction or program of
rehabilitation, such course or program to be determined by a screening
evaluation.
Additional information concerning the revocation action may be obtained
by contacting the Motor Vehicle Revocation Section (Phone:
302-744-2508). Information concerning the alcohol evaluation, course of
instruction, or program of rehabilitation may be obtained by contacting
the Delaware DUI Evaluation/Referral Unit 1-800-551-6464 for kent and
Sussex Counties. For New Castle County and out of state residents, call
302-656-2810.
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