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Iowa DUI Law - Information

You can be arrested for DUI when:

A person who operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drug, or operates a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more by weight of alcohol in the defendant's blood.

Iowa DUI penalties:

First Offense

• a fine of no more than $1,000.00
• possible term of imprisonment of no more than 1 year
• substance abuse evaluation and treatment
• participation in a 12 hour alcohol or substance abuse program
• attend a victim's panel
• license suspension for no more than 180 days

Second Offense

• a fine of no more than $5,000.00
• possible term of imprisonment of no more than 2 years
• license suspension for no more than 1 year
• mandatory ignition interlock

Third Offense

• a fine of no more than $7,500.00
• possible term of imprisonment of no more than 5 years
• license suspension for no more than 6 years
• mandatory ignition interlock

Should I hire a Iowa DUI Attorney?

Because DUI is such a highly technical field, you not only need to hire a attorney, but one who specifically specializes in DUI defense. DUI attorneys know that some of the enforcement and judicial procedures are unconstitutional and violate motorists' rights. They are more well versed with the different sobriety tests and their varying accuracy levels. Don't give up your rights.

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