It easy to get caught up in neighborhood nightlife and find yourself drinking and having what you believe is a good time. What appears to you as a routine drive home can turn out to be a legal nightmare. The DUI penalties are written into the law and handed down during a courtroom conviction.
Driving drunk is a misdemeanor but can also be a felony. If you have previous convictions listed on your driving record, these could be used in your DUI conviction. A suspension of your license is a routine penalty, and a conviction by the prosecution in court can leave you with an expensive reminder not to drink and drive.
A second or third offense can lengthen your license suspension and you may wind up losing your job. The assessment of local and state fines, taxes and court costs included in DUI penalties can quickly consume your finances.
