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DUI/DWI and Impaired Driving Flashcards

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  1. What is the minimum jail time for a first DWI conviction in New Mexico?

    Answer: 24 hours

    A first DWI conviction in New Mexico carries a minimum mandatory jail sentence of 24 hours, though courts may impose longer sentences.

  2. Under New Mexico's DWI law, what aggravated DWI enhancement may apply?

    Answer: BAC of 0.16% or above, refusing chemical testing, or having a minor in the vehicle

    New Mexico's aggravated DWI law applies when a driver's BAC is 0.16% or higher, when they refuse chemical testing, or when a child under 18 is in the vehicle.

  3. How many DWI convictions in New Mexico can result in a felony charge?

    Answer: A fourth DWI conviction

    A fourth DWI offense in New Mexico is classified as a fourth-degree felony, carrying significantly harsher penalties than misdemeanor DWI convictions.

  4. In New Mexico, can a driver be charged with DWI for impairment by drugs other than alcohol?

    Answer: Yes — DWI applies to impairment by any intoxicating substance including prescription drugs, marijuana, or illegal drugs

    New Mexico's DWI law covers impairment by any drug or combination of substances — not just alcohol — so a driver impaired by marijuana, prescription drugs, or other substances can be charged.

  5. What is the license revocation period for a first DWI conviction in New Mexico?

    Answer: 1 year

    A first DWI conviction in New Mexico results in a one-year driver's license revocation as part of the standard penalties.

  6. What safety program does New Mexico offer to allow some DWI offenders to drive during their revocation period?

    Answer: The Ignition Interlock License program

    New Mexico's Ignition Interlock License allows qualifying DWI offenders to drive during revocation, provided they install an IID on every vehicle they operate.

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