Keith Williams charges of DUI .15 were dropped earlier today to a DUI .08 3rd offense along with a charge of careless driving. .
Dropping the charge down is significant for Williams in that it drops from a felony to a misdemeanor
His original charge had this for penalties for third offense DUI with an Alcohol BAC .15 or higher:
Class IIIA Felony Third Offense - § 28-105 & 60-6,197 (6)
Maximum: 5 years in jail
15 years license revocation
$10,000 fine
Mandatory Minimum: 180 days in jail
15 years license revocation
If Probation: 60 days in jail 5 – 15 years license revocation
$1,000 fine The court may order the person to apply for an ignition interlock after 45 days.