What Are The Penalties For Habitual Dui?
Habitual DUI is a class C felony, punishable by up to five years in jail. You also could face a lifetime license revocation. If you have had the prior convictions, and the police released you this time without posting bail, you may be in trouble. That is because the prosecutor’s office is likely to take your case to the grand jury. If indicted, a $50,000.00 warrant will be issued for your arrest. Although the bail amount can be reduced, it takes about 3 weeks to do so, and you will sit in jail until bail is reduced or you bond out. HRS § 2914 also provides other tougher penalties for “repeat offenders”, and anyone older than 18 years of age who was DUI “… with a passenger, in or on the vehicle, who was younger than fifteen years of age.” HRS § 2914(b) states: (2) For an offense that occurs within five years of a prior conviction for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor under this section or section 2914.4 by: (A) Prompt suspension of license for a period of one year
