What are the penalties for driving while intoxicated?
There are many different factors involved in each individual case. A definitive answer to this question is not simple. While the particulars of cases and penalties differ from court to court, a first offense will include these penalties: • A fine of approximately $1,700 • 3, 6, or 9 months of enrollment and attendance in a DUI class • Probation up to three years • 90 day license restriction (Note: this is in addition to the DMV suspension you may receive) • A jail sentence of 4 days to 6 months. Second and subsequent offenses will trigger longer jail terms and longer license suspensions or revocations. Additional penalties include community service, AA meetings, and ignition interlock devices.
