Washington State DUI Penalties

If you have been charged in Washington with a Gross Misdemeanor DUI, you are facing serious consequences. If convicted for a DUI, there are certain mandatory minimum penalties that MUST be imposed. The severity of your punishment will increase wth the severity of the offense charged. The penalities for DUI convictions are listed in the tables below.

In all Washington DUI cases, alternative punishments may be available depending on the nature and circumstances of your particular case. Be sure to consult with local counsel for a detailed assessment of the potential consequences you are facing.

BAC Result < .15 or No Chemical Test Result

	First Offense/No Prior Within Last 7 Years	One Prior Offense Within Last 7 Years	Two or Three Prior Offenses Within Last 7 Years
Mandatory Minimum Jail Time	24 Consecutive Hours (or 15 days of EHM)	30 Consecutive Days	90 Consecutive Days
Mandatory Electronic Home Monitoring (EHM)	none	60 Days	120 Days
Mandatory Minimum Fines	$866	$1,121	$1,971
Driver's License Penalty	90 Day Suspension	2 Year Revocation	3 Year Revocation
Ignition Interlock License and Device Installation	Required	Required	Required
Alcohol/Drug Counseling or Treatment	As Ordered	As Ordered	As Ordered

BAC Result ≥ .15 or Chemical Test Refusal

	First Offense/No Prior Within Last 7 Years	One Prior Offense Within Last 7 Years	Two or Three Prior Offenses Within Last 7 Years
Mandatory Minimum Jail Time	2 Consecutive Days (or 30 Days EHM)	45 Days	120 Days
Mandatory Electronic Home Monitoring (EHM)	30 Days	90 Days	150 Days
Mandatory Minimum - Maximum Fines	$1,121	$1,546	$2,821
Driver's License Penalty	1 Year Revocation (or 2 Year Revocation if BAC Refusal)	900 Days Revocation (or 3 Year Revocation if BAC Refusal)	4 Year Revocation
Ignition Interlock License and Device Installation	Required	Required	Required
Alcohol/Drug Counseling or Treatment	As Ordered	As Ordered	As Ordered

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BAC Result < .15 or No Chemical Test Result

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