Penalties & Your Rights

Quick Answer: Iowa calls it OWI (Operating While Intoxicated), not DUI. First offense brings a serious misdemeanor, 48-hour jail minimum, $1,250 fine, and 180-day license revocation under Iowa Code 321J.2. Iowa stands apart from other states with unique OWI laws. The state uses “OWI” terminology, enforces a critical 2-hour testing rule, and offers deferred judgment […]