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Old 04-20-2012, 08:44 AM
 
Location: baltimore, md
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Originally Posted by FloridaKash View Post
I agree. It astonishes me how lax Florida is on DUI's. In Alaska they are very hard on them. Here are Alaska Laws. PLus they take your car and you either have to buy it back from the state or continue making payments on a car that you have the note on. lol

1st DUI Offense

First Drunk Driving Conviction

  • Driver License Suspension – Minimum of 90 Days
  • Imprisonment – Minimum of 72 Hours
  • Fine - $1,500


Second Drunk Driving Conviction

  • Driver License Suspension – Minimum of 1 Year
  • Imprisonment – Minimum of 20 Days
  • Fine - $3,000
Third Drunk Driving Conviction

  • *Class C Felony
  • Driver License Suspension – Minimum of 3 Years or *Permanent Suspension
  • Imprisonment – Minimum of 60 Days or *120 Days
  • Fine - $4,000 or *$10,000
In addition to the penalties listed above, a driver convicted of a DUI in Alaska may impose the following:
  • While the convicted driver is incarcerated or as a condition of probation or parole be required to take medication that is intended to prevent the consumption of alcohol.
  • During probation, the offender may not operate a motor vehicle unless it is equipped with a certified ignition interlock device. All costs associated with the installation and maintenance of this device will be paid by the convicted DUI offender.
  • The court may order the screening, evaluation, referral, and program requirements of an alcohol safety action program as a condition of probation or parole.

If a driver is arrested for a DUI they will be charged with a felony if, within 10 years of the arrest date, the person had been previously convicted of a DUI two or more times.
Felony DUI Third Offense

$10,000 fine and 120 days in Jail. Drivers license will be revoked for Life in Alaska.
Felony DUI Fourth Offense

$10,000 fine and 240 days in Jail. Drivers license will be revoked for Life in Alaska.
Felony DUI Five or More Offenses

$10,000 fine and 1 year in Jail. Drivers license will be revoked for Life in Alaska.


Alaska DUI / DWI laws extend to Vehicles, Watercraft or Aircraft.
...seems appropriate to me
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