First time getting a DUI? What you should know about DUIs in Louisville
DUI First Offense
Fine: $200.00-$500.00 (plus statutory service fee of $375.00, court costs of at least $134.00 and other miscellaneous costs.)
Jail: 48 hours to 30 days. Under Kentucky law for a first offender, either a fine or jail must be assessed, the penalty not assessed can be suspended, probated or subject to conditional discharge or early release. For example, a judge can impose a fine of between $200.00 and $500.00 plus 48 hours in jail and probate or conditionally discharge the jail term.
Community Service:
In lieu of a fine or imprisonment or both, an offender can apply to the judge for permission to enter a community labor program for not less than 48 hours nor more than 30 days.
License Suspension:
For Kentucky residents 21 and over when arrested, a District Judge can impose a license suspension between 30 and 120 days. A hardship license is available if the suspension is more than 30 days. Drivers under 21 will be suspended for 30 days to six months and can have a hardship license. After the license suspension and completion of alcohol treatment, drivers may be reinstated. Any non-resident driver's home state licensing agency (DMV, DPS, etc.) will receive notice from the Kentucky Department of Transportation if any license suspension or case disposition (conviction or plea) occurs in Kentucky and the non-resident's license is involved. In almost all cases, a guilty plea or guilty verdict in a DUI in Kentucky will cause a suspension to occur in the non-resident's home state. A "not guilty" verdict or other non-DUI disposition of the case will prevent such consequences. These suspensions can be lengthier and reinstatement more onerous. This puts a premium on winning the case, or obtaining a non-DUI disposition.
Alcohol and Drug Assessment and Treatment: Ninety days.
Client Interview Form - Print out for review and completion
DUI Client Interview - Print out for review and completion
DUI First Offenders Diversion Program (FODP) Info Sheet
DUI Alcohol Education Treatment Programs
