Range of Penalties

The range of penalties for a DUI conviction in Nebraska depends on the number of prior convictions and the level of intoxication. The penalty for second, third, fourth and fifth offenses go up each time. Also, the penalty increases if your blood alcohol content is over .15.

Check out this chart that sets out some of the penalties for DUI in Nebraska. For a full detail of the law, read Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-6,197.03 or consult with a criminal defense or DUI lawyer in Nebraska.

ChargeStraight SentenceProbationLicense Revocation
DUI 1st Offense7-60 days in jail and a $500 fine$500 fine6 months
DUI 1st Aggravated7-60 days in jail and a $500 fine$500 fine & 2 days in jail or 120 hours of community service1 year
DUI 2nd Offense30-180 days in jail and a $500 fine$500 fine & 10 days in jail or 240 hours of community service18 months
DUI 2nd Aggravated90 days to 1 year in jail and up to $1,000 fine$1,000 fine and 30 days in jail18 months to 15 years
DUI 3rd Offense90 days to 1 year and a $1,000 fine$1,000 fine and 30 days in jail15 years
DUI 3rd AggravatedFelony IIIA 180 days to 3 years, up to $10,000 fine$1,000 fine and 60 days in jail15 years
DUI 4th OffenseFelony IIIA 180 days to 3 years, up to $10,000 fine$2,000 fine and 90 days jail, 90 days CAM15 years
DUI 4th AggravatedFelony IIA 0 to 20 years, up to $25,000 fine$2,000 fine and 120 days jail, 120 days CAM15 years
DUI 5th OffenseFelony IIA 0 to 20 years, up to $25,000 fine$2,000 fine and 180 days jail, 180 days CAM15 years
DUI Fifth AggravatedFelony II 2 to 50 years in prison$2,000 fine and 180 days jail, 180 days CAM15 years
Nebraska DUI Penalties

If you have more questions, check out our guide to Nebraska DUI laws.

 

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