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• Do DUI penalties include going to jail?

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  They very well could. Some states have an automatic jail time for DUI (also known as DWI) penalties. Tennessee, for example, imposes at least 48 hours of jail time and up to 11 months for a first time drunk driving offender. If your blood alcohol level (BAC) is .20 or more, you will be put away for at least seven days. Most states impose different, lesser penalties for first-time DWI offenders. These include a suspended license of six months to a year or more; community service, such as roadside trash pickup on several Saturdays; fines of thousands of dollars; and taking a DUI education class. For second or third time offenders, expect jail time and more fines and penalties, such as the state taking away your vehicle, prolonged license suspension, and mandatory AA counseling. You may also..

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• What are the DUI penalties for drivers younger than 21?

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  DUI penalties vary by state, but they usually all include some form of suspended license and a fine. Licenses are almost always suspended for at least 90 days. Penalties could also include jail time, community service, and drunk driving school. DUI laws are seriously bent toward making sure you never get another DWI or DUI again, and penalties are very tough. You might consider hiring a DUI lawyer who knows their way through the maze of DUI laws governing your specific state. This is especially important if the zero-tolerance under 21 law caught you in its net for using alcohol-based mouthwash or a sip of communion wine, and you wish to prove your innocence. A DUI lawyer can minimize your penalties and help clean up a DUI charge off your record for the future...

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• What are the DUI DWI penalties?

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  That varies according to where you live and your individual situation. Each state sets its own punishments for drunk driving offenses, and many penalties depend on the number of DUI or DWI offenses you've been convicted of previously. Please refer to the chart for possible penalties in your state regarding first-time offenders. While some of the punishments listed for your state may be mandatory, others are not. And, keep in mind penalties sometimes change. So, consult your state's drivers license agency to make sure the information for your state is correct. Of course, you can also hire a DUI lawyer, who will not only explain your state's DUI laws and penalties to you, but ensure your rights are protected. And, perhaps even be able to reduce your charges and punishment, such as your..

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• What are the penalties for a first DUI?

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  Each state imposes its own penalties for first time DUI offenders. DUI or DWI penalties include suspended license, heavy fines, possible jail time, and depending on your state, alcohol abuse counseling, community service and installation of an ignition interlock device. This does not include collateral penalties like drivers license reinstatement fees and high insurance premiums.  It's in your best interest to contact a DUI lawyer after being arrested for drunk driving. These attorneys are well versed on your state's DUI laws and are familiar with the leanings of the presiding court. Through their help you can have your sentence reduced, saving you money and expediting the return of your driving privileges.  The following grid details penalties for first DUI offenders 21 and..

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• Top 5 States With the Harshest DUI Penalties

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  Which states have the harshest drunk driving laws? It's tough to say. Over the past decade or so, there's been a nationwide movement towards more uniform blood alcohol content (BAC) limits for DUI and DWI offenses, as well as more severe penalties. As a result, all 50 states and the District of Columbia have set a legal limit of a .08 BAC. And, nearly every state has increased the associated punishments. So, it's difficult to quantify which states have the overall toughest DUI penalties. But, for the sake of discussion, these states have the longest automatic license suspensions for first-time offenders: Georgia: 12-month license suspension. possible jail time, ignition interlock, and community service Florida: Six-month license suspension, possible jail time, ignition..

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