| Being convicted of driving under the influence is a | | | | associated with this can certainly add up. |
| serious criminal offense. This conviction can come with | | | | · DMV Fees: After your license is suspended you |
| license suspensions, fines, jail time, increased insurance | | | | have to get it reinstated, which comes with a fee. In |
| rates, and societal repercussions. If you have been | | | | many cases you will have to have a provisional license |
| convicted of a crime you may have to relay this | | | | which requires another reinstatement cost once that |
| information on job or housing applications, which can | | | | provisional period is over. |
| hinder your chances of being hired or being approved. | | | | · Increases in Insurance Rates: This is one of the |
| Not only are there these related consequences, but | | | | most prolonged DUI costs. Insurance rates raise |
| there is the overall staggering cost that is often | | | | significantly following a DUI conviction, and will remain |
| associated with a DUI trial and conviction. By knowing | | | | raised for a number of years. |
| what the costs are you are more likely to avoid risking | | | | · Any reimbursement for property or individuals |
| your wellbeing by getting behind the wheel after | | | | harmed: If you damage any property or harm any |
| drinking. Furthermore, if you do find yourself arrested | | | | people when you are driving under the influence you |
| with a DUI charge you can be better prepared to seek | | | | will usually be held liable for reimbursing them for their |
| assistance and keep costs down by knowing what to | | | | expenses and pain and suffering. |
| expect. | | | | DUIs usually cost at least $10,000 and can get up to |
| Costs Commonly Associated with a DUI | | | | $45,000 in overall cost. The average cost of a DUI is |
| There are many expenses that can add up following a | | | | around 17,000 dollars. |
| DUI conviction. While some are obvious and some are | | | | For More Information |
| more subtle, prolonged costs, they can all add up to a | | | | Knowing how much a DUI can cost you can be a |
| staggering amount in no time. These common DUI | | | | great deterrent, helping you avoid ever being in a |
| costs include: | | | | situation where you could be accused of operating a |
| · Fines: Often a conviction will require the individual to | | | | vehicle under the influence of alcohol. However, since |
| pay a certain legal fine for the DUI offense; much like a | | | | accidents do happen sometimes it is important to |
| traffic ticket requires a financial punishment. | | | | know what steps to take to keep costs down once |
| · Court Costs: DUI cases often involve multiple court | | | | you have been charged with a DUI. |
| visits and court hearings. The court and judge's fees | | | | |