Severe Consequences for Multiple OWI/DUI Convictions
A criminal conviction for operating while intoxicated/driving under the influence (OWI/DUI) can have serious consequences in your life. If you have already been convicted at least once in the past and you are now facing a second or subsequent charge of OWI/DUI, the consequences can be even worse. Fines, jail time and loss of driving privileges: all of the consequences of a DUI/OWI conviction increase with each successive conviction.
Spellman Law, P.C., is a law firm dedicated to helping clients minimize this damage. Principal and founding attorney Sean P. Spellman focuses his legal practice on criminal matters exclusively, including handling felony-level offenses in Polk County as a public defender. From his Des Moines office, attorney Spellman defends clients throughout Iowa against the penalties of second and subsequent DUI convictions.
Penalties for Second and Subsequent Offenses
With each successive conviction, OWI/DUI penalties increase:
| Number of Convictions | Fines | Incarceration | Administrative DOT License Revocations |
| First |
Mandatory minimum: $1,000 (up to $1,500 in fines) |
Mandatory minimum: two days (up to one year in jail) |
Six-month revocation |
| Second |
Mandatory minimum: $1,500 (up to $500 in fines) |
Mandatory minimum: seven days (up to two years in prison) |
One-year revocation |
|
Third (Third and subsequent convictions are considered felony crimes) |
Mandatory minimum: $2,500 (up to $7,500 in fines) |
Mandatory minimum: 30 days (up to five years) |
One-year revocation |
These penalties can change slightly depending on the exact blood alcohol content (BAC) level or if you refused to take a Breathalyzer. Attorney Sean Spellman has a thorough understanding of the various laws and penalties surrounding multiple DUI/OWI offenses. He can walk you through the entire process to help make sure you get the best outcome possible.
Contact Ames Second DUI Offense Attorney ∙ 515-223-4DUI
Spellman Law, P.C., offers free initial consultations to potential clients in Iowa facing first or subsequent OWI/DUI charges. This gives you the opportunity to talk with a lawyer in a no-cost, confidential setting to learn about the options available to you. Call or contact the firm online to schedule a free initial consultation.
