Are DUI convictions from other jurisdictions counted by Nevada courts as prior convictions?
Yes. A valid DUI conviction from any state within seven years of the current DUI case will usually count as a prior conviction in Nevada. Does a person go to jail when arrested for DUI? Yes. The officer will transport the arrestee to the nearest facility where the arrestee will be tested for alcohol level. The arrestee can be released from jail if he or she posts bail, or is granted an OR release. Does the person lose his or her driving privilege with a DUI? A person convicted of a DUI first offense will lose his or her license for 90 days. A person convicted of a DUI second offense will lose his or her license for one year. A person convicted of a DUI third offense or of a DUI where death or serious bodily injury occurs will lose his or her license for three years. A person whose blood alcohol test was .080 or more will lose his or her license for 90 days, even if not convicted of a DUI. A driver may request a hearing on the revocation. A driver is required to notify DMV of his or her
