Will a DUI keep from getting a good job?
What will most likely happen in court?
How much is the fine?
Alcohol content was 11.85
2007-09-13 07:11:18 · 7 answers · asked by Larry 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
There is a brightside, Larry. You were stopped and arrested BEFORE you killed an innocent person. Thank the cops that made this happen.
2007-09-13 07:25:40 · answer #1 · answered by LEO53 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In most states DUI is not a traffic infraction it's a crime so it will always remain on your criminal history. Every time you fill out a job application and they ask the part about have you been convicted of a crime you will have to say yes. In addition to the criminal part it's going to cost you a good amount to hire a good DUI attorney. When you're convicted you'll probably be court mandated to attend some type of alcohol safety program which will cost you a few hundred more. Next your car insurance will probably double for the next 10 years or so. By the time it's over with your DUI will have cost you thousands of dollars. Hope you had a really good time that night because it's going to be a long time before you can afford another one.
2007-09-13 15:35:20 · answer #2 · answered by Keith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Upon conviction for First Offense DUI in Tennessee, a person is subject to a maximum sentence of 11 months, 29 days, with a minimum of 48 hours in jail, or a minimum of 7 days in jail if, at the time of the offense, the defendant's blood alcohol level was .20% or higher.
Tennessee DUI laws also require a minimum $350.00 fine and court costs; the loss of driver's license for a period of one year; and enrollment in a court approved DUI education course. Attendance at AA meetings may also be required. License revocation for one year is also required when a defendant is found to have refused to submit to a chemical test (blood, breath, or urine) after being lawfully requested to do so. This may apply even where the defendant is not convicted of DUI.
Those are the charges for a dui in my state, tey may vary in other stated but prolly not by much. If you are not found guily you still have the cost of the lawyer, court and getting your car out of the impound
2007-09-13 14:23:37 · answer #3 · answered by Tabitha S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Kansas and I am sure many other states you will lose your license of 30 days or more automatically. This is an administrative penalty. Upon conviction of DUI you will be heavily fined and have a suspension on your license for a period to be determined by the laws of the jurisdiction.
Many jobs will be closed to you. Many government jobs, driver operator positions and any company that does not want the liability or concern for a drunk driver and all that implies. By the way check your decimal point. You are consider "drunk" at .08 in Kansas which makes you 148 times the legal limit.
2007-09-13 14:25:58 · answer #4 · answered by Wordsmith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since driving is a part of my job - a DUI means I will loose my job. So, depending on the job - a DUI can affect your ability to get hired to do it.
Your insurance rates will go through the roof. The DUI fine is the least of your problems. You are now considered a high risk driver and you will get the highest insurance rates out there.
2007-09-13 14:20:49 · answer #5 · answered by Boots 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Loosing your license, court costs in the thousands, if convicted you will have a criminal history and potential employers will find out. You will probably get probation and have to do a ton of community service, pay the fines, and stay out of trouble.
2007-09-13 14:17:33 · answer #6 · answered by railer01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Insurance will go to the "high risk" catergory and it will always be on your record.
2007-09-13 16:07:37 · answer #7 · answered by docie555@yahoo.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋