Sometimes Connecticut residents travel to other states, like Alaska, for business or pleasure and have the unfortunate luck to be charged with a DUI. If this happens to you, you should first find a qualified DUI lawyer in Alaska, but you should also be aware of how Connecticut’s DMV will treat you upon your return.

If you have been convicted of a DUI in Alaska, you would be convicted of violating Section  28.35.030(a)(l) of Alaska statutes.

Alaska DUI Penalties

In Alaska, the penalties for DUI can range depending on the number of prior DUI offenses you have.

First offense: The penalties for this offense include a jail sentence between 72 hours and one year, a fine of $1,500-$10,000, and a 90-day revocation of your license.

Second offense: This conviction carries a jail sentence of between 20 days and one year, a fine of $3,000-$10,000, and a one year revocation of your license.

Third offense: A third offense will result in a jail sentence of 60 days to one year, a fine of $4,000-$10,000, vehicle forfeiture, and a three-year revocation of your license.

Fourth offense: A fourth offense is punishable by a jail sentence of at least 120 days, a fine of $5,000-$10,000, vehicle forfeiture, and a 10 year revocation of your license.

Fifth offense: This offense will result in a jail term of 240 days or more, a fine of $6,000-$10,000, vehicle forfeiture, and a 10 year revocation of your license.

Sixth offense: The penalties for this offense include a jail term of 360 days, a fine of $7,000-$10,000, and permanent license and vehicle forfeiture.

If you are a Connecticut resident who has been charged with or convicted of DUI in Alaska, you should be aware that there are repercussions on your Connecticut license in your home state in addition to any license impact in Alaska as set forth above.

After hiring an Alaska DUI lawyer to help you fight your DUI, you should consider contacting a Connecticut DUI lawyer like our firm or ask us to assist you in retaining one for your home state consequences.