DUI First-Time Offender Program

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The office launched the DUI First-Time Offender Program in 2026. It is intended for people arrested for non-aggravated DUI offenses to accept responsibility for their actions and resolve their case quickly by accepting the terms of the program as part of court-supervised probation. In exchange, the State Attorney’s Office will allow the individual to enter a plea to a reduced charge of Reckless Driving. The program contains many of the educational components and consequences related to a DUI offense without the resulting criminal conviction for DUI.

If you wish to apply for the program, please read the terms and conditions in the application carefully and submit your application. No person is entitled to participate in the program, and in its discretion, the State Attorney’s Office may reject any person for consideration if it determines it is warranted under the facts and circumstances.

An offender will be ineligible for the program if he or she:

Has been charged with a prior alcohol-related or drug-related criminal traffic offense which resulted in an Adjudication of Guilt, a Withhold of Adjudication, or completion of a DUI diversionary program.
Has a pending criminal charge (felony or misdemeanor) or prior felony conviction.
Caused or contributed to the cause of a motor vehicle crash causing property damage or personal injury to another, unless the harmed party supports the defendant pleading to a reduced charge.
Was, at the time of the offense, accompanied in the vehicle by a person under 18 years of age.
Contemporaneously committed a separate offense involving dangerous driving, such as racing, or speed in excess of 30mph over the posted limit.
Did not have a valid driver’s license or had a license or driving privilege which was canceled, suspended, or revoked.
Is not a U.S. citizen.
Had a Commercial Driver License (CDL).
Had a blood alcohol level of 0.20 or more grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood; or a breath-alcohol level of 0.20 or more grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath.

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If you need advice regarding the program, please seek the services of an attorney. The office cannot provide legal advice.