DUI was in the spotlight last year as some young Hollywood celebrities were arrested, fined and even jailed for drunk driving. Even if DUI is not a major offense, the damages and dangers it could have brought to the driver and to other people on the road is life changing. However, one cannot avoid making a lapse in judgment once in a while. What can DUI penalties should you expect if you’re case is not resolved favorably? Here are a few scenarios. In order to get the full scope of laws and penalties regarding drunk driving read the Driver’s Manual provided by the local Department of Motor Vehicles. DUI penalties vary from state to state and from the graveness of the penalty. For first offenders, expect a license suspension or restriction and a fine. Expect to pay quiet a large sum of money since the fine will cost about hundreds to thousands of dollars. Plus, there is a cost to getting your licensing back. At some states the arresting officer are allowed to retain your license until you pay the imposed fine. First offenders are also order to do forced community service and to attend DUI classes.

DUI penalties for second and repeat offenders are the same. However, the fines and the provisions for the restrictions are much harsher. Offenders may be prohibited from the driving the streets within the territory for a given period of time. The driving license may be restricted or revoked depending on the graveness of the offense. There is also the possibility of a jail sentence. The term will depend on how grave the DUI offense is. Offenders are also required to do community service and to attend DUI classes, albeit for a longer period of time.

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Though few state courts are exactly alike, how the officer acts during a drinking and driving arrest is made, how courts punish you for drinking and driving, and how you can rebuild your life are relatively similar. A drinking and driving offense can be called a DUI, DWI, or OWI, meaning that you are driving under the influence, driving while intoxicated, or operating while intoxicated. In most cases, these laws mean the same thing. If you just got pulled over for a DUI charge, and you’re unsure of what’s next, this guide is for you. While it does not promise to save you from doing jail time, facing large fines, or license suspensions, it can help.

-What to Expect From the Officer
The police officer who pulls you over is just doing his or her job. Crying, yelling, getting physical, saying too much, being verbally abusive – they never work and can be used against you. The officer can pull you over after suspecting you’ve been drinking. If you’re swerving in and out of lanes, run a stop sign, fail to signal while turning across multiple lanes, even if you’re just speeding – these will get you pulled over for simply breaking the law, and if you happen to be drinking it’s even worse. You can expect the officer to ask you some questions. If he or she believes you’ve been drinking, your BAC (blood alcohol content) will be tested. If you fail this test, or if the officer has definite suspicion you’ve been drinking and driving, you can be arrested and charged.

-What to Expect in Court
You need a DUI attorney the moment you get arrested. Do not say anything else you get a lawyer, but allow for tests to be made if needed. Your attorney will represent you in court, do most of the talking, advise you on how to plead, and perhaps get you a lesser charge. The judge in a DUI case is hard to please: judges see cases like yours on a daily basis. That means you need to prove to them what you think happened. If you admit immediately, or if you decide to fight the charges, you need to consult with your attorney. Make no decisions on your own.

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