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OWI Attorney Cedar Rapids

Facing OWI charges in Cedar Rapids, Iowa? Learn about the severe consequences of OWI convictions, from fines and jail time to license suspension. Whether it's your first offense or a subsequent one, understanding your rights and possible penalties is crucial.
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OWI Penalties in Iowa

  • Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) in Iowa carries severe penalties, including fines, jail time, and license suspension.
  • The severity of penalties depends on the number of prior OWI convictions within 12 years.
  • First-time offenders may be eligible for a reduced sentence.
  • OWI penalties can have long-lasting impacts on a person’s life, including career and financial consequences.

OWI Conviction Consequences

  • An OWI conviction can result in a serious misdemeanor, aggravated misdemeanor, or felony conviction, depending on the number of prior offenses.
  • Misdemeanor convictions can still have substantial negative impacts on a person’s life.
  • Felony convictions are the most serious and can result in significant jail time and fines.
  • OWI convictions can also lead to license revocation and ignition interlock device requirements.

Criminal Penalties for OWI

  • First offense: serious misdemeanor with a maximum 1-year jail sentence and a fine of $625.
  • Second offense: aggravated misdemeanor with a maximum 2-year prison sentence and a fine of $8,540.
  • Third offense: Class D felony with a maximum 5-year prison sentence and a fine of $9,375.
  • Subsequent offenses can result in more severe penalties, including longer jail time and higher fines.

Driver’s License Consequences

  • First test failure: 180-day license revocation.
  • First breath test refusal: 1-year license revocation.
  • Second or subsequent test failure: 1-year license revocation.
  • Second or subsequent test refusal: 2-year license revocation.
  • License revocation can be eliminated with the installation of an ignition interlock device.


Aggravated OWI in Iowa

  • An aggravated OWI is an elevation of the OWI charge from a serious misdemeanor.
  • Factors that can lead to an aggravated OWI include bodily injury, a BAC of .15 or higher, and the presence of a minor in the vehicle.
  • Aggravated OWI can result in more severe penalties, including longer jail time and higher fines.

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616 4th Ave. SE, Ste. 108

Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

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