Typical Penalties For DUI a Judge Inflicts

DUI is a crime or a law-breaking act because itpossible that you will be in prison for a lifetime
violates the law. Whether how severe the offense is,sentence depending on the severity of the crime.
be it a misdemeanor or a felony, it is still a crime. AnyUsually, if you plead guilty of first DUI, you will be in jail
DUI offenders will have to face the consequences offor at least 1 year.
their faults.• Suspension of Driver's License
Penalties for DUI vary from one state to anotherSuspension or revocation of your driver's license will
depending on the severity of the offense. However,be 1 year or even for life. It will depend on the severity
most judges impose similar penalties for DUI fromof your DUI case and times you have repeated the
fines, jail, driver's license suspension, and probation.offense. After a DUI charge, you are required to
• Finessurrender your driver's license and wait for 30 days
$2,500-$25,000 is the usual range that you will paybefore you can avail for the temporary restricted
after a DUI conviction. DUI fine will depend on howlicense. This temporary license will allow you to drive to
many times DUI offense has committed and hownecessary places only like school or workplace.
severe the offense is. If you have already repeated a• Probation
DUI charge for the second time or third time, expectIn order for the court to lessen the gruesome number
that the fine will be more expensive for you. In addition,of repeated DUI cases, they have established DUI
if you have caused accidents to other people oreducational programs. They will undergo DUI
damage to properties, your fine will be very costly.awareness classes and community services for a
• Jail Timespecific time given to them by the judge. DUI offenders
1 year to 30 years is the typical range for jail time thatwill be under probation and must comply with the
you will encounter once guilty for DUI. It will also beterms and conditions to avoid further DUI charges.