| When a person is found guilty of driving under the | | | | facts of a defendant's case, and the state or |
| influence of drugs or alcohol, DUI fines can be a part of | | | | jurisdiction where the crime took place. DUI fine is |
| his/her penalty. DUI fines may be subject to the | | | | determined through criminal justice system. In addition |
| discretion of the judge presiding over the DUI related | | | | to DUI fines there could be jail term, revocation of |
| case. Nature of fines depends on the type of DUI | | | | offender's driving license, etc. Sometime the offender |
| charge a defendant may face. There are two types | | | | may be require to complete DUI school, community |
| of DUI fines namely criminal fines and restitution. The | | | | service, or a drug/ alcohol treatment program under |
| former are generally imposed in a criminal case, while | | | | criminal justice system. These programs sometime |
| restitution ordered in a civil case. As criminal DUI fines | | | | reduce the DUI fines. DUI fines are intended to punish a |
| are intended to punish the offender for their crimes, | | | | DUI convict and deter him/her from committing similar |
| restitution fines are intended to compensate the victim | | | | offenses in future. |
| of personal injury or other losses as a result of a DUI | | | | DUI fines can be enhanced under a number of |
| accident. State's motor vehicle department can also | | | | circumstances. A lawyer can protect your interests in |
| impose DUI fines by revoking offender's license | | | | a DUI case. They know the laws applicable to your |
| permanently or for a period of time. DUI fines also | | | | case and may be ale to find ways to reduce DUI fines |
| include changes in the insurance premiums to be paid | | | | and other penalties. You should also consider the time |
| for automobile insurance. | | | | that will be required of DUI legal proceedings and a |
| The factors that affect DUI fines include the specific | | | | variety of related costs. |