Mississippi DUI Laws

In the state of Mississippi you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Mississippi DUI Offense

• Up to 48 hours imprisonment
• $250 to $1000 fine
• 90-day license suspension
• Possible hardship license after 30 days
• Possible alcohol safety education program
• Possible attendance to victim impact panel

Second Mississippi DUI Offense

• 5 days to 1 year imprisonment
• $600 to $1500 fine
• 2 year license suspension
• 10 days to 1 year community service
• Possible ignition interlock for 6 months
• Possible impoundment or vehicle immobilization
• Possible alcohol safety education program
• Possible attendance to victim impact panel

Third Mississippi DUI Offense

• 1 to 5 years imprisonment
• $2000 to $5000 fine
• 5 year license suspension
• Substance abuse program
• Vehicle impoundment
• Possible ignition interlock
• Possible vehicle forfeiture
• Possible impoundment of immobilization of all registered vehicles
• Possible alcohol safety education program
• Possible attendance to victim impact panel

Mississippi implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended for 90 days or 1 year if you have a previous DUI conviction or refusal.