Delaware DUI Laws

Delaware Drunk Driving Laws and Penalties

How Delaware defines "driving under the influence" and the penalties for a first, second, and third DUI conviction.

First-Offense DUI in Delaware

A first DUI (driving under the influence) conviction is a misdemeanor in Delaware. A DUI is considered a first offense in Delaware if the driver has no prior DUI convictions or only one prior conviction that occurred more than ten years ago.

Second-Offense DUI in Delaware

What to expect if you're convicted of a second DUI in Delaware

Third-Offense DUI in Delaware

What to expect if you get a third DUI conviction in Delaware

What Is a Felony DUI in Delaware?

Circumstances that can elevate a DUI conviction to a felony in Delaware and the penalties that can result.

Delaware’s Underage DUI Laws

Delaware's zero-tolerance DUI laws that apply to drivers who under the legal drinking age