DWI Sergeant from the Albuquerque Police Department DWI Enforcement Unit talks about drinking while driving (DWI) sobriety check point that yields the arrest of 16 people suspected of driving while either intoxicated or under the influence. www.dps.nm.org Listed below are the penalties for drinking and driving DWI in The State of New Mexico. 1st Offense – MISDEMEANOR 6 months to 1 year license revocation (1 year if under 21) Up to 90 days jail. Mandatory: DWI school, alcohol evaluation, ignition interlock for 1 year, community service. Other: treatment 2st Offense – MISDEMEANOR 2-year license revocation. Up to 364 days jail, 96 hours mandatory. Up to $1000 fine, $500 mandatory Other mandatory penalties: alcohol evaluation, community service, treatment, ignition interlock for 2 years. Other: Up to 5 years probation. 3rd Offense – MISDEMEANOR 3-year license revocation. Up to 364 days jail, mandatory 30 days. Up to $1000 fine, $750 mandatory . Other mandatory penalties: alcohol evaluation, community service, treatment, ignition interlock for 3 years. Other: Up to 5 years probation. 4th Offense – FELONY 4th DEGREE Lifetime license revocation with 5-year court review. Up to 18 months prison, 6 months mandatory. Up to $5000 fine. Other mandatory penalties: alcohol evaluation, treatment, lifetime ignition interlock with 5-year court review. 5th Offense – FELONY 4th DEGREE Lifetime license revocation with 5-year court review. Up to 2 years prison, 1 year mandatory. Up to $5000 …