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Depends on the state, but in OH, my step-dad's punishment was (he was arrested earlier this month):

$700 fine
Licence suspended for 6 months-$400 & some to get it back.
Attending a weekend DUI school.
& having the embarassing "drunk tags" (ugly yellow & red licence plates) on your vehicle.

I was hit by a drunk driver 2 years ago, but it was his 2nd arrest & he had his licence suspended @ the time he hit me & he got 5 months and all this other stuff.

2006-10-26 10:45:01 · answer #1 · answered by {{birthday girlie}} 3 · 1 0

Mandatory driving ban and fine.It will depend on the persons income regarding the fine and the length of ban will be determined on the amount of alcohol. Now if there was any aggravating circumstances such as there being a minor in the car or if there was a crash then the crime is more serious and moves up to another bracket which could include a community sentence. The courts offer a 25% reduction of the ban imposed if a drink driving course is attended
hope this helps

2006-10-26 10:46:08 · answer #2 · answered by returnofkarlos 2 · 1 0

Don't think about the punishment, think of how to avoid it! I got a DWI in Florida a little over three years ago. I paid through the nose, in fines, court costs and probation fees. It would have been a WHOLE lot cheaper to take a cab. I'm still paying off credit cards, and working two jobs to do it. I've lost 40 pounds, I live in a garbage apartment, and have my car in someone elses name to afford the insurance. Don't even THINK about driving with a load on. It will ruin your life.

2006-10-26 10:50:12 · answer #3 · answered by rifleman01@verizon.net 4 · 0 0

should be compelled to work in an emergency department at the local hospital for five (5) years, without pay, long hours, no holidays, and see just what drink and driving does. Assuming that the local A&E is still available.

2006-10-26 11:00:39 · answer #4 · answered by gardenview 1 · 0 0

It depends where you are.
In Northern Ireland the minimum punishment is:

Ban for 1 year
Re-take your test.
Restricted licence (have to display "R" plates, cannot exceed 45mph) for a year after re-passing the test.

The rest of the UK does not have restricted licences.

2006-10-26 21:33:36 · answer #5 · answered by Neil 7 · 0 0

Usually a twelve month ban plus a fine, sometimes reduced by a couple of months if you attend an alcoholic abuse programme ordered by the court.

2006-10-26 10:53:05 · answer #6 · answered by hakuna matata 4 · 0 0

Where I live:
2 months prison sentence
Loss of licence
To renew: after 2 years new tests
Reported to Social Services with interviews, etc.

2006-10-26 21:08:29 · answer #7 · answered by swenson0 5 · 0 0

in UK it is a minimum of 12 month disqualification and usually £200 approx fine.
The fine is dependant on the reading....do you know what it was?
This is all depending on you being convicted of course. a good lawer might be albe to help. If it is a clear cut case you cna spare the cost of a lawyer. e mail me if you have any questions and good luck

2006-10-26 10:51:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I got a twelve month ban, reduced to nine through attending a rehabilitation course, and a five hundred pound fine. That was eight years ago, though!

2006-10-26 10:49:16 · answer #9 · answered by alfie 4 · 0 0

A lot of it has to do with how much over the alcohol limit you are and how is it that they caught you.
It is different if they get you on sobriety check point compared to speeding under the influence
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2006-10-26 12:31:19 · answer #10 · answered by ???///??? 3 · 0 0

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