If you are being charged with your first offense of DWI, then the penalties will naturally be lighter than for repeat offenders. The punishment will depend upon the specific circumstances of your case, but the maximum allowable punishment for a first time offender is a fine, suspension of driver’s license for no more than 1 year, and possibly a short amount of jail time.
A more likely punishment is a fine and community service hours. Having an experienced attorney to help guide you through the process can decrease your time and punishment greatly.