| Take it from someone that has seen many DUI cases | | | | to a year in jail or prison, still get probation, community |
| go through the courts, this may not be pretty. Getting a | | | | service, some alcohol classes, your drivers license |
| DUI can ruin or at least put your life on pause for a little | | | | suspended, and the fines and fees as normal. This is |
| while. If you get more than one, then you will have to | | | | pretty harsh and is usually only handed out for |
| completely alter your lifestyle and the way you do | | | | extreme circumstances. If you had a passenger that |
| things. Here is what your DUI sentencing could be like. | | | | you put in danger or you hit another vehicle they will |
| If you have already had one offense, then you know | | | | use the maximum penalties for you. |
| what type of DUI sentencing they hand out the first | | | | If you are facing your second DUI or even worse your |
| time. If not, then you need to know that at the very | | | | third, then you better expect to be sitting in a jail cell for |
| minimum you will get probation, community service, | | | | at least 30 days. You might be lucky enough to get |
| drivers license suspension, and plenty of fees and fines | | | | work release, but do not count on it and if you do you |
| to pay. This will cost you nearly $5,000 over the next | | | | better be on your best behavior or you will end up with |
| three years with the insurance rates and everything | | | | more jail time. You could get your drivers license |
| else you will deal with. Not to mention you could lose | | | | suspended from 5 years to life with your second or |
| your job. | | | | third offense as well. |
| Now if you get the maximum, then you will spend up | | | | |