This varies from state-to-state. However, penalties such as monetary fines and community service are a certainty if convicted of DUI, while installation of an ignition interlock device, jail time, probation and license suspension to name the most common are also a possibility. The penalties obviously are more severe if the charge is DUI manslaughter/vehicular or DUI causing serious bodily injury. On the other hand, it’s important to understand all of these penalties are likely avoidable by fighting the charge. You are not guilty until you either plead it or are convicted by a 12 person jury. If you are thinking of pleading guilty to your charge the penalties will probably be lessened as opposed to being convicted by jury, but you shouldn’t assume you can’t beat the charge. You could be pleasantly surprised if you hire a DUI attorney to protect your rights.
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