What is the maximum sentence for a DUI conviction?
In South Dakota, the legislature has enacted an aggravation system for DUI convictions. This means that the penalties increase for each subsequent DUI conviction. A first offense DUI conviction is a Class I Misdemeanor that carries a maximum sentence of up to one year in the County Jail, a $2,000 fine and loss of driver s license up to one year with a minimum loss of your driver s license for 30 days. A second DUI conviction within ten years remains a Class I Misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of up to one year in the County Jail and/or a $2,000 fine, however, a second offense DUI conviction carries a mandatory loss of your driver s license for one year and an alcohol treatment program must be completed before you are entitled to receive a work permit or to reinstate your driving privileges. Three or more convictions of Driving Under the Influence within ten years become a felony, which carry maximum sentences in the South Dakota State Penitentiary, as well as potential loss of your d
