A DUI conviction may come with one or several penalties. This depends on the state of conviction, prior convictions, and the peculiar circumstances that may aggravate each case.
A DUI misdemeanor generally has a maximum punishment of $1,000 in fines, license suspension, or 12 months of jail time. However, a DUI felony has a minimum of $1,000 fine, a minimum of 12 months' imprisonment, and a driver’s license suspension or revocation.
A DUI can also attract punishments such as mandatory sobriety classes, an SR-22 insurance plan, victim restitution, and the cost of property repair. In addition, the court may also order the offender to install an ignition interlock device on their car.
The penalties can be worse or more severe in certain scenarios. For example, a North Dakota driver who gets a DUI while transporting a minor under 16 years old will pay a $2,000 fine or a minimum of one-year imprisonment. A person whose license is suspended and still proceeds to get a DUI charge will get as much as $1,000 in fines, or a six month jail term, and an extension of their license suspension or revocation.