It is not something that is planned to be prosecuted for driving under the influence. Certain expenses will be incurred if this occurs. Both immediate and long-term costs must be considered. One of the immediate expenses would be having their vehicle impounded, and they would need to get the car out because the bill would continue to rise. There would be no real negotiation or working out payment arrangements with a tow yard or impound lot, so this expense would have to be charged immediately. When negotiating with a DUI Attorney, various choices and additional costs could be available. When the individual is convicted of something, certain conditions of probation may include paying fines, but those fines come with choices. They might be able to turn it into community labor or community service, or they might be able to get time to pay. There would be payment arrangements available for court fines and fees and class payment plans if classes were needed as part of a case settlement.