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Plain-language guides to a first DUI in Mississippi, written from the statute and the Department of Public Safety's own pages, and linked to them.
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MASEP, Mississippi's First-Offense DUI Class: Who Has to Take It, Enrolling and Getting Your License Back
Anyone convicted or non-adjudicated on a first DUI in Mississippi has to complete MASEP. The class fee is $225, and you cannot enroll until after a conviction or the start of non-adjudication.
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Non-Adjudication on a First DUI in Mississippi: What It Means and Who Qualifies
Non-adjudication means the court withholds a finding of guilt and sentencing while you complete its conditions. It is available one time, and not for commercial license holders.
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Refused the Breath Test in Mississippi? What Happens to Your License
Refusing a chemical test in Mississippi means a 90-day suspension of a regular license, 1 year with a prior, and 1 year on a commercial license. A court may offer one way around the regular-license suspension.
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The 30-Day Clock: Your Temporary Permit After a Mississippi DUI Arrest
The receipt for your license is a temporary permit that lasts 30 days. Here is what to do before it runs out, and why missing it means a 90-day suspension.
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The Ignition-Interlock Restricted License: Driving Instead of a 120-Day Suspension
After a first DUI in Mississippi, a court can order an ignition-interlock restricted license so you keep driving instead of serving a 120-day suspension. Here is how it works and what it costs.
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Your First DUI in Mississippi: The Fine, Jail Exposure and the Class the Court Orders
A first DUI conviction in Mississippi means a fine of $250 to $1,000, up to 48 hours in jail, or both, plus the MASEP class and a license suspension unless the court orders otherwise.
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