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Drunk Driving Defense, DUI Arrest - FAQs

15. What are the consequences for driving while intoxicated?

There are many variables and factors involved in each case that can make this answer a little complicated. While the details of cases and penalties vary from court to court, a first offense (with no enhancements, refer to #16) will include these penalties:

A fine of, roughly, $1700
3, 6, or 9 months of enrollment and attendance at a DUI school
Probation for three years
90 days of license restriction (Note: this is in addition to the DMV suspension you may receive)
A jail sentence could possibly be included as well

Second offenders will almost definitely receive a jail sentence. Other consequences involved might include community service, AA meetings, ignition interlock devices, and/or impounding of the vehicle.

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