Iowa DUI Conviction – criminal penalties (jail sentence, fines, community service)
- First convictionà serious misdemeanor; jail sentence of 48 hours to one year; fine of $1,250. I.C.A. § 321J.2(3).
- Second convictionà aggravated misdemeanor; jail sentence of seven days to two years; fine of $1,875-$6,250. I.C.A. § 321J.2(4).
- Third or subsequent convictionà class D felony; jail sentence of 30 days to five years; fine of $3,125-$9,375. I.C.A. § 321J.2(5).
- Offender may be ordered to pay restitution up to $500 to any public agency for the costs of the emergency response. I.C.A. § 321J.2(13)(b).
- Additional penalties if an offender causes serious bodily injury or death while committing violation. I.C.A. § 321J.4(5), (6).
Child endangerment
- It does not appear that Iowa law provides for enhanced penalties in cases of violations with a minor in the vehicle.
DUI Arrest Statistics and Iowa Drunk Driving
| DUI Arrest Statistics | Data | |
| Average number of people arrested annually for drunk driving | 1,500,000 | |
| Iowa DUI | 14,147 | 3,062,309 |
* Sources: State Justice Department, Federal Highway Administration
