What are the penalties associated with drunk driving?
Punishments for drunk driving vary among jurisdictions. Typically, penalties include fines, alcohol and drug classes, community service, and license suspension. Many states impose higher penalties in cases where a driver’s BAC is over .15. Drivers with a high BAC may be required to serve a jail sentence, pay larger fines, and have devices installed in their vehicles that measure the driver’s BAC before the vehicle may be turned on. Drunk driving may be treated as a felony if the driver’s intoxication caused an accident that resulted in death or serious bodily injury, or if the driver has been convicted previously of two or more drunk driving offenses.
