I get asked this question a lot by clients, so I wanted to include it given they are probably many more people out there wondering the same thing. For a first time offender, you are typically looking at a Class A Misdemeanor, a couple thousand dollars in court fines, a couple thousand dollars in attorney's fees, required alcohol classes, and possible suspension of your license. In addition, if your blood alcohol content is over .16, which is twice the legal limit, you are also looking potential community service and a higher fine. There are also other aggrevating factors that can increase the severity of the sentencing, such as having a child under 16 years of age in the car, driving in a school zone, or having an accident resulting in great bodily harm to another party. Regarding the license suspension, it is usually possible to avoid a suspension on the first offense given there are no aggrevating factors by reaching a plea agreement with the prosecuting attorney. Call an experienced DUI defense attorney at our firm today to learn more about your options.
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