Hawaii OVUII Felony vs. Misdemeanor Calculator 2026

State-specific OVUII cost estimates for Hawaii, including fines, attorney fees, SR-22 insurance, ignition interlock, and more.

Data verified May 2026

Hawaii OVUII Cost Calculator

Enter your case details for a state-specific cost estimate.

BAC Level0.10%
0.08%0.30%

An injury or a death can make a case a felony whatever your record. This calculator prices those cases as a felony; for a lesser injury, some states allow a misdemeanor charge. A refused test or drugs changes the grading in some states; this calculator applies it only where we have read the state's law.

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Answer the questions and press the button. You will get a low, typical and high figure, with each cost listed on its own line.

  • Uses this state's own fines, suspension and interlock rules
  • Market costs such as attorney fees are labelled as estimates
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Hawaii OVUII FAQ

How much does an OVUII cost in Hawaii?

Attorney fees for a first-offense OVUII in Hawaii typically run $2,000 to $6,000 on our estimates, and the fine is $250 to $1,000 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $22,328 (range $12,222 to $34,962) with its default answers; the median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615.

How long is your license suspended for a first OVUII in Hawaii?

A first-offense OVUII conviction in Hawaii carries a license suspension of 1 year (365 days). A hardship or restricted license may be available during this period.

Is an ignition interlock device required in Hawaii for a first OVUII?

Yes. Hawaii requires an ignition interlock device for 12 months following a first OVUII conviction.

How long is SR-22 insurance required after an OVUII in Hawaii?

Hawaii requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following an OVUII conviction.

Can an OVUII be expunged in Hawaii?

Hawaii does not allow OVUII convictions to be expunged. Some states have other ways to limit who can see a record, such as sealing, which this site does not cover yet.

Hawaii OVUII figures this calculator uses

Felony at offense number
3
Lookback period for prior offenses
10 years
Fine, third OVUII
$2,000 to $5,000
High-BAC penalty tier
0.15% and above

Statutory figures were checked against Hawaii law (primary source) and last verified May 2026. Typical ranges are market estimates, not law; see our methodology.

Worked example

With the calculator's default answers (offense number: First offense; bac level at arrest: 0.10%; aggravating factors present: None):

CostTypical
Misdemeanor Defense Attorney Fees$4,000
Misdemeanor Fines and Court Costs$825
Estimated total (range $2,390 to $7,240)$4,825

Change the answers in the calculator above to see your own estimate.

On our estimates, a typical first-offense OVUII in Hawaii comes to about $22,328, the 12th highest of the 50 states. The median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615. These come from the total-cost calculator with its default answers, not from a national survey.

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