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What are the penalties for impaired driving in North Dakota?

The first and second offense in a five-year period is a class B misdemeanor. The maximum penalty is 30 days imprisonment and/or $1,000 fine. The third offense in a five-year period is a class A misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of one year imprisonment and/or $2,000 fine. It's a class A misdemeanor for the fourth offense in a seven year period and a class C felony for the fifth or subsequent offense in seven years. A class C felony maximum penalty is five years imprisonment and/or $5,000 fine.