South Dakota DUI’ Law, Lawyers, Penalty and Fines
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A DUI charge is a serious matter. Whether it’s your first offense or your third offense, you need information and help and you need them fast. Here is your one-stop source for South Dakota DUI lawyers, South Dakota DUI laws, and what a South Dakota DUI attorney can do for you.
South Dakota DUI/DWI Glossary of Terms
South Dakota DUI/DWI Insurance Consequences:
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South Dakota DUI Lawyers:
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South Dakota DUI Convictions:
First Offense:
Jail: Up to 1 year in jail.
Fine: Up to $1,000.
License Revocation: 30 days to 1 year.
Second Offense:
Jail: Up to 1 year in jail.
Fine: Up to $1,000.
License Revocation: 180 days to 1 year.
Third Offense:
Jail: Up to 2 years in jail. Charged as a felony.
Fine: Up to $2,000.
License Revocation: 1 year.
South Dakota BAC Per Se: 0.08%
High BAC: 0.17%
BAC Zero Tolerance: 0.02%
Commercial Vehicle Driver BAC While Operating a Commercial Vehicle: 0.04%
South Dakota Implied Consent Law/Test Refusal Consequences: Yes. If you refuse an alcohol test, your license will be suspended for one year.
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