Every DUI case is different.
The amount of time you have to spend in jail will result from:
Whether you plead guilty or a court convicts you at trial
How high your blood alcohol content allegedly was
Any other impairing substances (drugs or medication) in your body at the time of the arrest
Whether you have any prior convictions for DUI
Any injuries in a car accident
Whether there were children in the car
Any additional criminal charges (like aggravated assault or child endangerment)
The sooner you get an experienced DUI lawyer fighting on your case, the better options they will have to resolve the charges against you. Your lawyer might challenge the prosecutor’s evidence. You can also reduce jail time by accepting a plea agreement instead of running the risk of conviction at trial. Your DUI lawyer will determine the best strategy for your particular case.