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A minimum of one year for a first offense.
A minimum of one year for a first offense.
If you are convicted of DUI in Hawaii, it will remain on your record for at least one year. This can be extended depending on how often you have been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI). You may also get shorter terms if there are mitigating factors, such as no injuries caused by driving while drunk or only minor property damage incurred during an arrest due to driving while intoxicated. You may even be able to reduce some of the penalties associated with an arrest if it wasn’t made maliciously or without justification by law enforcement officers who were trying their best not only to keep public safety but also to maintain peace among citizens who live near highways where accidents frequently happen during rush hour traffic jams!
A maximum of two years for a D.U.I.
The maximum sentence for a D.U.I. is two years, and the minimum is one year. However, there are some exceptions to this rule:
If convicted, you may need to pay fines and court costs.
If you’re convicted of DUI in Hawaii, you may need to pay fines and court costs. Here are some of the most common penalties:
You may need to drive with a reduced license or no license if convicted.
You may need to drive with a restricted license or no license if convicted.
Restricted licenses are issued for people convicted of driving under the influence but with no prior offenses. They have restrictions on their eligibility for obtaining full driver’s licenses and can only be used in certain situations. No-license suspensions are similar but have even more restrictions than restricted licenses.
The longer it takes to resolve the case, the longer it stays on your record after that point.
The longer it takes to resolve the case, the longer it stays on your record after that point.
This is because the court system is bustling, and you’ll have to wait for a hearing for them to determine whether or not you’re eligible for diversion. If your case does go all the way through, then once you’ve finished with all required classes, paid fines and fees, and re-registered as a resident of Hawaii (if applicable), your record will be deleted from public view—but only after six months from when your case was resolved at least once.
You may have some challenges finding work once you’ve been convicted of a DUI repeat offense.
Once you’ve been convicted of a DUI, you will likely have some challenges finding work. Finding employment may be difficult if your job requires driving and vehicle access. In addition, many employers will also ask for proof of insurance and evidence that they can trust you not to drive while intoxicated again.
If you get into another accident while on probation or parole (which happens often), then chances are good that the judge will go ahead and revoke your license forever. This means no more driving whatsoever until the courts decide otherwise – which could take months or even years!
The Hawaii Dept of Health published this website with the following information:
“The Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility (ADTF) is the primary treatment and detoxification facility for alcoholics and drug addicts arrested on a DUI charge. Because our facilities hold individuals for several days, we have an opportunity to provide intensive treatment programs that are effective in helping them stop using alcohol or drugs.
Treatment at ADTF is available for individuals charged with D.U.I., DWAI, DWI/DWI Second, OW/OVR/OWVI, OUI, OWRB, OWI, OVWI, and OWVI.”
