If you are charged with an OUI in Maine, it is important to have the right information about the possible sentencing. Maine has a ten (10) year look back period, which means if you have a previous offense during that time frame, you will be charged with a second offense. Below is a chart that highlights the penalties for a second offense OUI in Maine.
- License Suspension:
- 3 years
- Conditional License (Zero Tolerance):
- Minimum 10 years. A conditional license can be suspended for 1 year for any amount of alcohol and 2 years for a refusal to submit to a chemical test.
- Jail:
- Minimum 7 days
- Minimum Fine:
- $700
Refusal of Chemical Test
- License Suspension:
- 3 years. This license suspension is served in addition to any suspension imposed due to the criminal charge.
- Conditional License (Zero Tolerance):
- –
- Jail:
- Minimum 12 days
- Minimum Fine:
- $900
The penalties for a second offense are very serious. Not only are you facing years of license suspension, you are also subjected to mandatory jail time, if convicted. That is why it is in your best interest to obtain professional legal advice as soon as possible, so you know your options.
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