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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. 

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