Sometimes Connecticut residents travel to other states, like Oregon 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 Oregon, but you should also be aware of how Connecticut’s DMV will treat you upon your return.

Oregon DUI Penalties

If you have been convicted of a DUI in Oregon, you would be convicted of violating section 813.010 of the Oregon statutes.

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

First offense: In addition to any other sentence that a judge sees fit to impose, this offense is punishable by a fee of at least $1,000.

Second offense: In addition to any other sentence that a judge sees fit to impose, this offense is punishable by a fee of at least $1,500.

Third offense: In addition to any other sentence that a judge sees fit to impose, this offense is punishable by a fee of at least $2,000.
If you are a Connecticut resident who has been charged with or convicted of DUI in Oregon, you should be aware that there are repercussions on your Connecticut license in your home state in addition to any license impact in Oregon as set forth above.

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