Mississippi DUI Laws
Mississippi DUI Defense
What you're facing, what the deadlines are, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Mississippi (MS) law.
BAC Limit
0.08
Enhanced BAC
0.15
Higher penalties above this
Lookback Period
5 years
Prior offenses count within
First Offense Penalties in Mississippi
Implied Consent & Test Refusal
Like all 50 states, Mississippi has an implied consent law, by driving on Mississippiroads, you've already agreed to submit to a chemical test (breath, blood, or urine) if an officer has probable cause to believe you're impaired.
Refusal Penalty
90-day license suspension
Mississippi-Specific Detail
Mississippi has some of the lightest first-offense DUI penalties in the nation, with a maximum of 48 hours jail and no mandatory minimum. The state's non-adjudication option may allow first offenders to avoid a conviction on their record.
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Important: This page provides general legal information about Mississippi DUI laws as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. For guidance specific to your case, speaking with a Mississippi-licensed attorney is one option, or take the free Masked Researcher’s First Read to see where your case stands.