If I had a DUI in 1 state 10 months ago and have since moved to another state where I got a 2nd DUI, will the 1st offense show up and worsen my penalty?
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If I had a DUI in 1 state 10 months ago and have since moved to another state where I got a 2nd DUI, will the 1st offense show up and worsen my penalty?
Asked on October 10, 2012 under Criminal Law, Colorado
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Yes, your first DUI will show up in another state. This is due to both the National Driver Register (NDR) and the Driver License Compact (DLC). The NDR is a computerized information database of drivers who have had their licenses revoked/suspended or who have been convicted of serious traffic violations (like DUI's). State DMV's provide NDR with the names of individuals who have lost their privileges or who have been convicted of serious traffic violations. Under the DLC, if a resident of one state gets convicted of a DUI in another state, the driver's home state will be notified. The type of action that the driver's home state will take will vary from jurisdiction-to jurisdiction. However, the one sure thing is that your most recent DUI will be considered to be your second, so the penalty imposed will more sever then if this was your first drikning and driving offense.
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