The Full Cost Of A DUI

BAUMGARTNER LAW FIRM The Full Cost of a DUI DWI's are expensive as is, legal fees, fines, court appearances, classes, insurance increases and other expenses can quickly rack up and can be upwards of $17,000. But what are the costs here that aren't taken into consideration? How Many Drinks Does it Take? .08 = 2+ 1.5 OZ SHOT BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL 5 OZ 12 OZ (ALL STATES) WINE BEER Other Factors in Blood Alcohol Levels Ibs FOOD CONSUMED BODY WEIGHT MEDICATION What's the Illegal Amount / BAC Level? Any Amount .08 .04 UNDER 21 21+ COMMERCIAL How BAC Level Effects Driving POOR MUSCLE IMPAIRED SPEED CONTROL/ REDUCED INFO COORDINATION JUDGEMENT JUDGEMENT PROCESSING When You Get Pulled Over Standardised Field Sobriety Test (SFST) HORIZONTAL GAZE WALK & TURN ONE-LEG STAND (HGN) (WAT) (OLS) When You Fail the Test ARREST CRIMINAL PRISON TIME PROSECUTION Financial Costs $17,000 Doesn't include lost income, counseling charges, or alternate transportation $17,000 in costs including vehicle towing, bail bonds, attorney fees & court costs $19,200 is the average total cost up to $24,000 total costs for 1st time offense Intangible Costs LOSS OF LOSS FAMILY LICENCE OF JOB STRUGGLE PERMANENT SCHOOL PUBLIC RECORD DENIAL HUMILIATION Don't Drink and Drive!