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 Mississippi roads, 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. Consult a Mississippi-licensed attorney for guidance specific to your case.