How Much Will a DUI Arrest Cost?
Legal fees and other costs can range from a few thousand dollars to as much as $50,000 or more. Cost in Dollars ($5,000 – $10,000 average): • Bail: $150 – $2,500 (cost of bond is usually 10-15%) • Attorney Fees: $800 – $5,000 for first offense ($15,000-$50,000 when injury or death is caused). Call a DUI lawyer for a free consultation to find out what your legal fee and other costs will be. • Cost of Expert Witness: $2,500-$5,000 (if needed) • Court Fines, Penalties & Fees: $300 – $5,000 • Car Insurance Increase: $3,600 – $6,600 (AAA estimates $2,200 a year for 3 years) Other Financial Costs: • Lost Salary/Income • Loss of Job • Medical Costs (may not be covered by insurance) • Damage to Car or Motorcycle (not covered by insurance) • Liability for Property Damage To Others • Liability for Personal Injury to Others Cost in Time: • Jail/Community Service: 2 days – 2 years (up to 30 years & 10 years probation for causing injury or death) • Probation: weekly visits with drug/alcohol tests 6
