DUI Fines

There are many penalties that you may face if convicted of DUI or DWI. They may include, but are not limited to: jail time, probation, driver's license suspension or revocation, community service, and alcohol treatment. The judge may even order that you have an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle.

DUI fines are also a part of your punishment. The amount of your fine will be determined by your local criminal court, and may vary from state to state. There are many factors that are looked at when determining fines, such as whether the driver has had a prior DUI conviction. These fines are used as a means of punishing the DUI offender and deterring him or her from drunk driving in the future.

DUI fines may be increased depending on the circumstances of the case. For example, transporting a minor while under the influence or driving at an excessive speed will lead to higher fines. Driving with a very high blood alcohol content (BAC) or refusing to take a breath test will also affect the amount of the fine.

As stated above, the amount of the fine will vary from state to state. In some states, the fine for a first DUI offense may range from $500 to $1,000. In some states, the fines can be as much as $15,000 for repeat DUI offenders. Moreover, most DUI offenders are fined by not only the criminal court, but are also ordered to pay fines to the department of motor vehicles.

In addition to the fines you must pay to the court and the department of motor vehicles, your auto insurance rates may also be raised. A DUI conviction is put on your criminal and DMV records, which are accessible to your insurance company. Since a DUI conviction will put you in the high-risk driver category, your insurance company will increase your rates or cancel your coverage.

DUI convictions are expensive. If you are interested in fighting the DUI fines that come as a result of conviction, you should contact an experienced DUI defense lawyer as soon as possible.

States/Abbreviations
AK	Alaska	LA	Louisiana	OH	Ohio
AL	Alabama	MA	Massachusetts	OK	Oklahoma
AR	Arkansas	MD	Maryland	OR	Oregon
AZ	Arizona	ME	Maine	PA	Pennsylvania
CA	California	MI	Michigan	RI	Rhode Island
CO	Colorado	MN	Minnesota	SC	South Carolina
CT	Connecticut	MO	Missouri	SD	South Dakota
DE	Delaware	MS	Mississippi	TN	Tennessee
FL	Florida	MT	Montana	TX	Texas
GA	Georgia	NC	North Carolina	UT	Utah
HI	Hawaii	ND	North Dakota	VT	Vermont
IA	Iowa	NE	Nebraska	VA	Virginia
ID	Idaho	NH	New Hampshire	WA	Washington State
IL	Illinois	NJ	New Jersey	WI	Wisconsin
IN	Indiana	NM	New Mexico	WV	West Virginia
KS	Kansas	NV	Nevada	WY	Wyoming
KY	Kentucky	NY	New York	DC	Washington DC