I calculated the typical costs someone would be required to pay if convicted of operating while intoxicated first offense and second offense with a blood alcohol level of .15%. They are as follows:
| Expenditure fine plus costs | 1st offense $794.50 | 2nd offense $1,235.00 |
| assessment | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| ign. interlock install | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| ign. interlock rent | $780.00 | $1,170.00 |
| ign. interlock removal | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| ign. interlock recalibration | $15.00 | $30.00 |
| OWI classes/counseling | $220.00 | $300.00 |
| Victim Impact Panel | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| occupational license | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| drivers license reinst. fee | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| jail Huber fees 2 weeks | $210.00 | |
| Probation fees 18 mos. | $1080.00 | |
| total | $2,464.50 | $4,680.00 |
I spoke my insurance agent, and was informed that an OWI 1st conviction would raise premiums somewhere around $2,000 total over a five year period. A second offense during that time could easily result in an additional $4,000 in insurance costs over a similar time period.
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