Question: how much does a 1st offense dui cost?
Answer: Costs of a conviction The Judge must impose a minimum $1,000 fine and a 30% victim of crime surcharge, which means the lowest cost you have to pay to the court is $1,300. An average fine amount is about $1,500 so a grand total of $1,950 with the surcharge. The maximum fine a Judge can impose would be $5,000.