What is the Punishment for Drinking and Driving?
The Punishment for DUI can range from a fine of as little as $200 up to $2500, and imprisonment up to 10 years in the Penitentiary, depending on the persons prior record. The punishment varies according to the Court in which the Defendant in Charged, and the Offense. 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 10 days to 1 year in Jail for a Misdemeanor DUI to as much as 10 years in the Penitentiary and $2500 fine for a felony. There are also other Crimes, such as Aggravated DUI which can carry an addition punishment of up to 480 hours of Community Service, and 30 day inpatient treatment. Aggravated DUI occurs when a person has an alcohol level in their body of .15 or above
