Consequences For Drinking And Driving
Consequences of Getting a DUI Author: Amy N. If you are caught drinking and driving, you will face many serious consequences. Not only could your irresponsible actions lead to an accident where you or your passengers are injured or killed, but you could also take the life of another driver or ...
Consequences of Getting a DUI
Author: Amy N.
If you are caught drinking and driving, you will face many serious consequences. Not only could your irresponsible actions lead to an accident where you or your passengers are injured or killed, but you could also take the life of another driver or innocent bystander. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Traffic Safety Facts 2007 Data: 'Alcohol Impaired Driving,' "In 2008, an estimated 11,773 people died in drunken driving related crashes."
There are many other consequences to being arrested for driving while under the influence. For instance, you can have your driver's license revoked, pay for the cost of a criminal trial that includes attorney fees as well as a very high fine if convicted. Fines for driving under the influence vary states, but it can average from 0.00 to an overwhelming , 000. As well, depending on the seriousness of the charges, such as causing the death of another person, you can receive a long prison sentence. You can also lose your driver's license for a certain period of time. It is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at or beyond a level of 0.08 percent.
Driving under the influence can seriously affect the amount you pay for your insurance premium. A DUI arrest or conviction will cause a significant increase in your insurance premium. As well, your insurance provider may even terminate your policy. A DUI conviction does not disappear after a certain number of years. It stays on your criminal and driving record indefinitely, except if you have it expunged. Your employer and insurance companies can all view the criminal record. Some employers will fire an employee convicted of a DUI.
A rundown of possible consequences include:
Revocation of drivers license automatically if you refuse or fail BAC test.
1st Offense sentenced to as much as 6 months in jail and fined as much as 0. Suspension of license for 90 days.
2nd Offense imprisonment of not less than 7 days no more than 6 months in jail and fined as much as 0. Suspension of license for 1 year if 2nd offense happens within 5 years of last offense.
3rd Offense jail time of not less than 30 days and a fine of 00. Suspension of license for 3 years.
4th Offense is now a felony punishable by 2 years in prison and a ,000 fine.
Impounding of vehicle after conviction for DUI
These consequences are the result of the Zero-Tolerance laws that were implemented in 1995. As well, the insurance companies have complete authority to take action such as policy termination and raising your premiums.
In most states, the insurance provider will check for DUI convictions every three years as part of their normal operating system. Drinking and driving is dangerous and can cost a person their life. The best life choice is to refrain from ever driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Save a life, including your own, as well as your freedom and money.
So stay safe on the streets to save lives and to avoid these long-term consequences.
I have my novice 1 liscence and got caught drinking and driving, what are the consequences?
I Recently got caught drinking and driving in saskatchewan, i have my novice 1, and just found out i get no insurance for my totalled car, what are the other consequences i will have to face?
The sentence for said activity, depends on your locale. It would probably be, that the person under 21 but older than 18, would not only get a DWI. But also a ‘Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor’ charge.
Consequences for a drunk driving if under age?
I was wondering if you were under 21 and drove drunk and there was a minor (17) in the car intoxicated too, what are the reprecussions for both parties?
I don’t drink so this isn’t for me. If you read my previous question it is about my friends that I am going to call the cops on if they drive drunk again. They don’t call me for a ride and tehy just drive drunk and I can’t watch them anymore.
In California,
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? Maybe on its own it SEEMS like DUI consequences aren’t severe, however, if you look at them in comparison to some other offense, it’s worse than murder.
For example, in Orange California, within the past year, a 21 year old girl was sentenced to 25-life for 2nd Degree murder that was caused while intoxicated, while, a man who was convicted of raping a 6 month old child to the point where the child had to undergo reconstructive surgery spent less than 4 years in jail….
now tell me, in comparison with other, seemingly “WORSE” crimes, how is DUI less of a sentence.
DUI is only a slight sentence in comparison with crimes that have a statutory sentence.. mind you, VERY FEW CRIMES HAVE STATUTORY SENTENCES LIKE FELONY MURDER RULE AND ROBBERY.
and I ask you, SERIOUSLY, if you HAD TO BE IN JAIL, would you rather be in jail with the 21 year old girl who killed someone while drunk or the MAN WHO RAPED A 6 MONTH OLD CHILD?
and i think you need to know more about the circumstances of the cases you’re siting. People can get jail time for deaths that occur during DUI’s even if they didn’t actually cause the accident.
For example, if someone crashes in to the back of you while at a light, you could go to jail for that 7 years because you were drunk, even though they crashed into you. It’s called “actual cause” vs. “legal cause” and maybe you agree with the law being like that, but its hardly fair to sentence people to 20 years of jail for a death that would have occurred no matter what the dui driver did or didn’t do.
not everything is what it seems, especially with the law…
The main reason…to teach them a hard lesson. Drunk driving is a very serious crime that can have numerous outcomes…from someone who is mildly tipsy and receives a fine from someone who ends up serving a life sentence for vehicular homicide…all because they didn’t know when to say when.
I believe in stricter, harsher sentences. Many drunk drivers are repeat offenders who just don’t get it. They can’t comprehend…or refuse to…the magnitude of what they have done and what they could have done (killed someone). As far as I’m concerned, even first timers should face stiffer penalties, like long term suspension, jail time and heavy fines. Maybe after all that, they would think twice the next time and call a taxi.
It only takes once to change a life forever. One moment of stupidity and irresponsibility…it’s scary to think about.
EMT
Why are drunk driving consequences so lenient?
I was surfing around, and came across an individual by the name of Jacqueline Saburido–she was completely disfigured from having been completely burned in a car wreck caused by a drunk driver. Additionally, 2 other people died in the wreck. And what was the genius’ consequences for the entire escapade? 7 years.
7 years for 2 deaths, and permanently disabling and disfiguring another. I’ve seen b&e convicts and bank robbers get more time than that.
And when you look at the legal section of the newspapers, who is always dominating the columns? DUIs…and it’s always 2nd or 3rd offense. Obviously, no one is getting the message, or could care less about 30 days of free room and board in county. Why are they so light on punishment when it comes to drunk drivers? Wouldn’t it be more fair to give a hard 15 years per death, or 1 year per DUI offense? I’d bet you people would start thinking twice before even picking up a bottle!
@Nattie Gan: Is there any logical discussion or question anyone can ask without religious yahoos coming droning their born again sermons?!? What does any of what you’re gibbering about have to do with my question?!? I can’t STAND people like you!
@Nattie Gan: You don’t get out much, do you?
@Nattie Gan: My last word? Here it is: Get a life…and get a mind of your own. Quit acting like a brainwashed zombie, spouting off preprogrammed scripts.
Driving with a drunk driver consequences in NJ?
In New Jersey what are the consequences of driving in the car with a drunk driver? Could you get your licence taken away, or be charged the same as the driverif he killed someone or crashed ect…. Aren’t you responsible for the driver if your in the car and there driving?
I don’t see how you wouldn’t be respondsable for the person driving. Bars are responsible if you get in a drunk driving accident. How wouldn’t your friends if thery are with you?
Drink driving why there should be bigger consequences?
Im doing an assignment on why there should be stricter/harsher consequences to people who drink drive and i need some of your ideas of what should i talk about for each paragraph (only about 4 but add as much as u can think of).
thank you for your help
Generally, no. The passenger is not liable for the actions of the driver. I say “generally” because a DA could choose to charge the passenger for failure to act if the driver killed or injured someone if it’s reasonable to believe the passenger could have prevented the accident if he’d acted (take the keys, turn off the ignition, etc.). There’s no hard-and-fast rule on this but a grand jury could indict a passenger for failure to act, or as an accessory.