What is the punishment for drunk driving?
Drunk driving carries serious penalties. Although the court may go easier on first-time offenders, even in first-offense cases the possible sentences include stiff fines and jail time. If the circumstances warrant it, however, the court may choose less restrictive options, including probation, community service, or alcohol awareness or abuse counseling.. For subsequent offenses, the likelihood of imprisonment increases, and in all cases, the loss of driving privileges-at least temporarily-is almost guaranteed.
Drunk-driving convictions carry serious penalties that vary some among the states. Although courts may go easier on first-time offenders, even in first-offense cases the possible sentences usually include stiff fines and jail time. If the circumstances warrant it, however, the court may choose less-restrictive options or a combination of options, including probation, diversion programs, community service, alcohol awareness education, abuse counseling, ignition interlock systems, home monitoring, suspension of vehicle registration, vehicle impoundment or in-house alcohol treatment. For subsequent offenses, the likelihood of imprisonment and the steepness of fines usually increase and in all cases the loss of driving privileges-at least temporarily-is almost guaranteed.
Drunk driving carries serious penalties. Although the court may go easier on first-time offenders, even in first-offense cases the possible sentences include stiff fines and jail time. In general the penalties and their increasing severity are: First conviction A fine of $390 to $1,000 plus 96 hours to six months in jail and 3 to 5 years probation Second conviction The same fines as the first conviction but the term of imprisonment will be at least 90 days to 1 year. Third Conviction (Within 7 years) imprisonment of 2 to 4 years plus additional fines. Fourth Conviction Automatic felony. You may have additional questions about DUI law, DUI cases or your own situation not answered above. Please feel free to Attorneys Mark Maniscalco & Samuel Art Sue who are fully qualified and capable of defending any DUI case in the county. They handle DUI cases and you can contact them 24 hours a day. If you’ve been charged with DUI, call (619) 876-4161 now and start getting the help you need.
The punishment for drunk driving will vary. However, generally speaking, a first conviction will usually result in probation, a fine, community service, alcohol dependency evaluation and, if deemed necessary, treatment, participation in a “victim impact” panel, and a requirement that you attend a D.W.I. driving course. If there are any “enhancement factors” present, specifically an injury, even on a first offense, then a substantial jail sentence can be required.
The punishment for drunk driving varies. However, generally speaking, a first conviction will usually result in a fine, a license restriction, requirement that you attend an alcohol course for some specific period of time and informal probation for probably 3 years. If there are any “enhancement factors” present, even on a first offense, then a short jail sentence may be required. An example of “enhancements” would be 1) excessive speed, i.e., 20 to 30 miles per hour over the speed limit, 2) a minor present in the car when the arrest took place, 3) a blood alcohol concentration [BAC] over .20%, and 4) physical injury. This is not an exhaustive list, but just a few of the “enhancements” to give you a rough idea of what they are and how they could affect a first offense. For second or subsequent offenses, jail will almost always be ordered in addition to a substantial fine, community service, possible ignition interlock devices, up to and including the impounding of the vehicle. A new wr
