Drunk Driving is Expensive
1st DUI Arrest
Price: $9,000 - $24,000
- $250 to $1,000 fine and/or imprisonment up to 48 hours
- Alcohol safety program and/or victim impact panel
- Drivers license suspension for a minimum of 90 days
- Price includes bail, fines, legal fees, higher auto insurance premiums, loss of work income, court-ordered alcohol education programs, etc.
2nd DUI Arrest
Price: $13,000- $46,000
- Minimum of 5 days and up to 1 year in jail
- Community service for minimum 10 days up to 1 year
- Drivers license suspension for 3 years
- Notice of possible vehicle forfeiture
3rd DUI Arrest
Price: $32,000- $180,000
- Minimum 1 year and up to 5 years in State Penitentiary
- No allowance for the court to provide a sentence reduction
- Drivers license suspension for 5 years