Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law

La. R.S. 14 § 14:98.2: Operating while impaired; second offense; penalties

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A second offense of operating while impaired carries a fine of $750–$1,000 and imprisonment of 30 days to 6 months, with mandatory minimum jail time and required participation in substance abuse and driver improvement programs.

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