Last Updated 9th of March, 2010

Effects of Drunk Driving

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Drunk driving carries many ramifications. If you're arrested and convicted of DUI or DWI you'll face the following possible consequences:

  • Steep financial penalties. Besides mandatory fines, you'll also be required to pay license reinstatement fees, possible tuition costs for Alcohol Abuse Programs, possible ignition interlock installment, and face significantly higher insurance premiums.
  • Having a DUI conviction on your driving record. Depending on your state this can be a permanent mark and possibly hurt your chances for getting hired with a potential employer.
  • You could possibly spend time in jail. Depending on the severity of your DUI charge, this could be either the county jail or the state prison.
  • You may be court ordered to enroll in an Alcohol Abuse Program or some form of alcohol counseling, creating time and scheduling conflicts.
  • If you're involved in an accident resulting in injury or death, you could be charged with a felony which could hound you for life, limiting your job options and other freedoms. Plus, it may cause you to suffer from years of inner guilt.  
  • Loss of driving privileges, creating logistic hassles on getting to and from work or school. 

To help lessen DUI charges you should always give serious thought to hiring a DUI lawyer. These attorneys have a firm grip on all DUI laws, allowing them to use all of their resources to your benefit. Their legal help can help minimize your penalties and/or even downgrade your DUI charge to reckless driving.

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