What is the Maximum Punishment for a first time offender?
The Punishment for DUI for the first time offender varies according to the Court in which the Defendant in Charged. In a Municipal Court for all municipalities except for Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Lawton, the Maximum fine is $500, and a maximum of 30 days in Jail. In a Court of Record, which includes Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Lawton, the Maximum fine is currently $1200 and up to 6 months in Jail. In all District Courts in Oklahoma, the Maximum punishment is a $1000 fine and 1 year in Jail. In most cases, the first time offender will not be assessed the Maximum fine and in most jurisdictions, no jail time will be given. One can reasonably expect to be offered a plea bargain. Most often, a person is able to get a deferred Judgment and Sentence which means, the defendant pleads guilty, or no contest, to the charge, and the Sentencing is put off for a period of time. During this time the defendant is required to complete certain tasks, such as AA or counseling, Community Service, and Alcoho
