Nevada DUI Penalties — Fines, Jail & Probation
Common consequences to discuss with counsel.
First offense §484C.110
A first DUI in Nevada is classified as a misdemeanor.
- Jail: 2 days (court may allow 48-96 hours community service in lieu of jail) minimum to 6 months maximum
- Fine: $400 to $1,000
- License suspension: 185 days
- Substance abuse program: mandatory DUI education (8-hour DUI school); mandatory treatment program if BAC ≥ 0.18
- Community service: 48 to 96 hours (as alternative to jail)
- Probation: available
Second offense
- Jail: 10 days (residential confinement may substitute) minimum to 6 months maximum
- Fine: $750 to $1,000
- License suspension: 1 year
Third and subsequent offenses
- Jail/prison: 1 year in state prison minimum to 6 years maximum
- Fine: $2,000 to $5,000
- License suspension: 3 years
- Felony threshold: third offense within 7 years is a Category B felony; once convicted of a felony DUI, all subsequent DUIs are felonies regardless of timing
Penalty comparison by offense tier
| Offense | Jail Range | Fine Range | License Suspension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First DUI | 2 days (court may allow 48-96 hours community service in lieu of jail)–6 months §484C.110 | $400–$1,000 §484C.110 | 185 days §484C.110 | |
| Second DUI | 10 days (residential confinement may substitute)–6 months §484C.110 | $750–$1,000 §484C.110 | 1 year §484C.110 | |
| Third DUI | 1 year in state prison–6 years §484C.110 | $2,000–$5,000 §484C.110 | 3 years §484C.110 |
Lookback period
Nevada uses a 7 years Lookback period to determine how prior offenses affect sentencing. Only DUI convictions within this window count toward the escalating penalty tiers.
Enhanced penalties for aggravating factors
- BAC ≥ 0.18 (mandatory treatment)
- Child under 15 in vehicle
- DUI causing substantial bodily harm or death (Category B felony, 2-20 years prison — NRS 484C.430)
- Work zone or pedestrian safety zone
What these penalties mean in practice
Mandatory minimums cannot be suspended or reduced by the judge — they must be served. Fines do not include surcharges, court costs, and program fees, which can substantially increase the total financial impact. License suspension affects employment, insurance rates, and daily logistics.
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