DUI/DWI Sentencing and Penalties

The penalties for a DUI conviction are generally severe, especially if the driver has prior qualifying DUI convictions or the offense involved aggravating factors. Depending on the situation, a DUI conviction might carry jail time, expensive fines, license suspension, and other requirements like having to attend treatment or use an ignition interlock device.

The specific penalties you’ll face for a DUI depend on the laws of your state and the particular circumstances of your case.

Plea Bargaining in DUI Cases for a “Wet Reckless”

In some DUI (driving under the influence) cases, the accused motorist will have some legitimate defenses for fighting the charges. Depending on the situation, it might even make sense to take the case to trial. But in the majority of DUI cases, the facts are fairly straightforward and there aren’t
DUI First-Offender and Diversion Programs

Dismissal options for DUI first offenders.
Will I Go to Jail for a DUI Conviction?

Impaired driving is a serious offense that leads to countless death each year. So the DUI laws of all states authorize—and sometimes mandate—judges to sentence DUI offenders with jail time. However, lots of factors can affect how much (if any) time a DUI offender will actually spend behind bars.
What Makes a DUI a Felony?

The circumstances when a DUI can be a felony and the possible penalties.

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