Nebraska DUI Laws
Nebraska DUI Laws
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Nebraska's DUI Laws and Conviction Penalties
Learn about the penalties for a DUI conviction in Nebraska, including the fines, jail time, and license-suspension periods for a first, second, and third offense.
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Generally, when someone is arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), administrative (license-related) penalties are imposed. If the defendant is later convicted of DUI in court, there are criminal penalties in addition to the administrative penalties already imposed.
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Second DUI Offense in Nebraska
Potential penalties for a second DUI in Nebraska (within 15 years) include imprisonment, fines, community service requirements, as well as installation of an ignition interlock device or other alcohol monitoring device. Read about the penalties for a second conviction.
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Generally, there are administrative (license-related) consequences following a DUI arrest. The criminal penalties imposed for a third DUI depend on the defendant’s BAC and whether probation or a suspended sentence is granted.
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What Is a Felony DUI in Nebraska?
How a DUI can end up being a felony criminal offense in Nebraska
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Nebraska's Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Laws and Penalties
Nebraska law prohibits being in “actual physical control” of a motorboat or personal watercraft while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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Nebraska’s Implied Consent Law: Refusal to Take a Chemical Test
Nebraska's implied consent law and the consequences you'll face if you unlawfully refuse to take a blood, breath, or urine test when stopped for driving under the influence.
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What is considered drugged driving in Nebraska and what are the penalties if you are convicted?
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Nebraska’s Open Container Laws, Penalties, and Consequences
Read about Nebraska's open container rules and the penalties for an open container ticket.
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Nebraska's "24/7 Sobriety Program": An Alternative to Jail
Nebraska followed an emerging nationwide trend to rehabilitate rather than punish DUI offenders by expanding its “24/7 Sobriety Program" statewide.