{"id":22393,"date":"2021-09-25T10:05:03","date_gmt":"2021-09-25T10:05:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/22393\/dui-conviction-what-happens-after\/"},"modified":"2021-09-30T13:49:01","modified_gmt":"2021-09-30T13:49:01","slug":"dui-conviction-what-happens-after","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/22393\/dui-conviction-what-happens-after\/","title":{"rendered":"DUI Conviction: What Happens After?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Driving under the influence is a serious offense, and it could potentially be a deadly one. This is because every year in the United States, over 10,000 people<\/a> lose their lives because of drunk driving.\u00a0<\/p>\n

You may end up having a DUI conviction on your record on top of that. But, this is what happens after you get that conviction.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Losing Your License<\/h2>\n

The first immediate impact on your life is going to be the fact that you will have a suspended license. How long this lasts depends on if it is your first offense and what stay you have your DUI arrest in.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For some states, this can be as little as three months. For other states, this can be up to a year on a first offense. If you have multiple offenses, you can lose your license for 5-10 years, and perhaps permanently.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Regardless, if you are someone that relies on driving yourself around, you are going to have to find yourself another mode of transportation for a while if you get convicted for a DUI.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fines and Expenses<\/h2>\n

The next thing you will notice after you get charged with a DUI is that it is going to cost you a lot of money. A common saying is that one DUI can cost you $10,000<\/a> in total expenses.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There are a few factors that play into that expense, with the first being criminal fines for committing the act. This can result in a few hundred dollars or a few thousand dollars depending on the severity and if you are a repeat offender.<\/p>\n

Then, you are going to have to pay your lawyer, assuming you hire one, which will be a few thousand dollars by itself. Also, you will have to pay for any programs you get assigned to take part in, and any rise in your car insurance because of a DUI.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For the latter, that can at least double your premiums. But, if you get charged with a DUI, be prepared to open your wallet.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Programs\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Finally, you will most likely be required to take part in educational programs that discuss the dangers that alcohol and\/or drugs can bring. You are going to have to do these for a certain amount of hours, and you will have a therapist or counselor assigned to you in all likelihood.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Also, one option that you might have if you decide that you need more serious help because of this incident is to get a clinical drug and alcohol evaluation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

That type of program can put you in a calmer environment and get you away from your vices to start a more long-term recovery process from possible alcohol and\/or drug addiction.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Avoid a DUI Conviction\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Truthfully, the best thing to do is to avoid a DUI conviction altogether and drink responsibly or use legal drugs responsibly. If you find yourself having problems with these, though, there are programs that are designed to help you.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For more information, read our Self-Improvement articles.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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