What are the consequences of Operating While Intoxicated (OWI)?
1st Offense Misdemeanor (a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivisions (b) and (c), the person is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by 1 or more of the following: (i) Community service for not more than 360 hours. (ii) Imprisonment for not more than 93 days. (iii) A fine of not less than $100.00 or more than $500.00. 2nd Offense Misdemeanor (b) If the violation occurs within 7 years of a prior conviction, the person shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $200.00 or more than $1,000.00 and 1 or more of the following: 5 days to 1 year and/or 30 to 90 days community service. (i) Imprisonment for not less than 5 days or more than 1 year. Not less than 48 hours of the term of imprisonment imposed under this subparagraph shall be served consecutively. (ii) Community service for not less than 30 days or more than 90 days. 3rd Offense Felony (c) If the violation occurs within 10 years of 2 or more prior convictions, the person is guilty of a felony and shall be sentenced to pay a
