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Oregon DUII Typical Penalties

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First DUII Conviction

(Applicable if ineligible for diversion, CDL, or any injury to another)

  • Probation: 18-36 months.
  • Jail: 2-10 days (can be more if additional crimes charged.  In some courts community service may be available instead of jail).
  • Fine: $1,000-$3,000 + court fees (fines are generally dictated by the BAC involved).
  • License: 1-year suspension.
  • Mandatory: substance abuse classes, victims impact class, no alcohol, no bar entry, valid license and SR-22 insurance to drive.
  • Class A misdemeanor.

First DUII Citation

Applicable when no injuries to others and no Commercial Driver License or Permit

  • Likely to enter DUII diversion if eligible (See Diversion Eligibility Quick Guide).
  • If ineligible for diversion, see First DUII Conviction.
  • Class A misdemeanor.

Second DUII Conviction

  • Probation: 24-60 months.
  • Jail: 10-60 days (more if additional crimes charged or DUII probation revoked for non-compliance).
  • Fine: $1,500-$3,500 + court fees.
  • License: 1-3 years suspension (3 years if prior DUII arrest within 5 years).
  • Mandatory: substance abuse classes, victims impact class, no alcohol, no bar entry, valid license and SR-22 insurance to drive.
  • Class A misdemeanor.

Third or More DUII Convictions

(3 DUII convictions w/n 10 years become a felony see below)

  • Probation: 36-60 months.
  • Jail: 30-180 days (more if additional crimes charged or DUII probation revoked for non-compliance).
  • Fine: $2,000-$4,000 + court fees.
  • License: Lifetime revocation w/ no hardship permit (can petition for reinstatement after 10 years).
  • Mandatory: substance abuse classes, victims impact class, no alcohol, no bar entry, valid license and insurance.
  • Class A misdemeanor

Third or More DUII Convictions

(Felony as per ORS 813.011, 3 convictions in 10 years, or prior felony DUII)

  • Probation: 36-60 months.
  • Jail: Minimum 90 days up to 5 years prison.
  • Fine: $2,000-$4,000 + court fees.
  • License: Lifetime revocation w/ no hardship permit (can petition for reinstatement after 10 years).
  • Mandatory: substance abuse classes, victims impact class, no alcohol, no bar entry, valid license and insurance.