Iowa DUI Laws
Iowa DUI Laws
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Learn about the penalties for a first, second and third OWI/DUI conviction in Iowa.
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When an offender is arrested for OWI in Iowa, administrative (license related) penalties are normally imposed. If the offender is convicted of OWI in court, there are criminal penalties in addition to the administrative penalties already imposed.
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Driving under the influence (DUI) is normally called “operating while intoxicated” (OWI) in Iowa. Read about how OWI is defined in Iowa and the penalties you'll face for a second OWI conviction.
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In Iowa, driving under the influence (DUI) is generally referred to as “operating while intoxicated” (OWI). Read about the consequences of a third OWI conviction in Iowa.
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What Is a Felony OWI/DUI in Iowa?
Injuries, deaths, and prior convictions are among the circumstances that can lead to a felony OWI charge in Iowa
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How Iowa's DUI/OWI laws apply to drugged driving and the penalties you can expect if convicted.
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Iowa’s Implied Consent Law: Refusal to Take a Chemical Test
Under Iowa’s implied consent law, a person who operates a motor vehicle is deemed to have given consent to a chemical test of breath, blood, and/or urine if there are reasonable grounds to believe the person was “operating while intoxicated” (OWI).
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Iowa’s OWI Deferred Adjudication Program
“Operating while intoxicated” (OWI) is a serious offense that carries long-term consequences. However, certain OWI offenders are eligible for the deferred adjudication program. This program gives offenders the opportunity to avoid an OWI conviction.
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Iowa's Boating While Intoxicated Laws and Penalties
Iowa law prohibits operating a motorboat or sailboat while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. A person can be convicted of boating while intoxicated (BWI) for operating a watercraft while:
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In Iowa, driving under the influence (DUI) is generally referred to as “operating while intoxicated” (OWI). Subject to a few exceptions, consumption and possession of alcohol by a person under 21 years of age is illegal. And a person who’s under the age of 21 who operates a vehicle while intoxicated can be charged with OWI, as well as other crimes and violations.