What happens if a driver is convicted of DWI while their license has already been revoked for a prior DWI?

When a driver is convicted of driving while impaired (DWI) while their license is already revoked due to a prior DWI conviction, they face significant legal consequences, including both potential imprisonment and the possibility of their vehicle being seized and sold.

The legal system treats repeat offenses, especially related to impaired driving, very seriously to deter individuals from continuing to drive under the influence. Imprisonment is a common penalty for repeat offenders, reflecting the risks they pose to road safety. Additionally, law enforcement may have the authority to seize vehicles involved in repeated offenses as a way to further penalize the offender and remove dangerous vehicles from the road.

Thus, both penalties—imprisonment and the potential seizure of the vehicle—are valid outcomes of a subsequent DWI conviction while already under license revocation. This highlights the zero-tolerance approach in addressing impaired driving and protecting public safety.