How Much Will My DUI Cost Me?
January 30, 2008
So, you’ve received a DUI in Memphis or Mississippi! How much is your Memphis DUI or Mississippi DUI going to cost you? $500, $1,000 maybe $,1500?
If your arrested and convicted for a Mississippi DUI or Memphis DUI you’d be surprised at the cost. The penalty with a conviction for a Mississippi DUI or Memphis DUI will costs you for years to come. Here’s a look at the cost from CNBC.
Drunk Driving Could Cost $20,000
CNBC News. Dec. 14 - Twenty thousand dollars sounds like a lot to pay for a drink at a holiday party, but if that last cocktail puts you over the legal limit, that “one for the road” could easily cost you that or more.
One drink too many puts you at risk for not only an arrest, but also for fees, fines and costs that can run you thousands of dollars. While a DUI or DWI may be a misdemeanor charge in a number of jurisdictions, it’s a matter that most judges and district attorneys take very seriously. The financial toll of a conviction will play out for years to come, and in many states that can add up to $20,000 before everything is over. This includes bail, fines, legal fees, increased auto insurance premiums, loss of work income, court-ordered alcohol education programs and more.
Of course, if you get fired from your job as a result of the arrest, that dollar figure would skyrocket…
The Texas Department of Transportation says a June 2006 survey in that state showed the total costs of a DWI arrest and conviction - for a first time offender with no accident involved - would range from $9,000 to $24,000.
In many states today, you’re better off committing a felony burglary, for example, than a misdemeanor DUI. The difference between .07% and .08% alcohol in your blood could be the difference between a brief detention and a nightmare in the legal system with a $20,000 price tag.
‘Ever wonder why?
So the next time you decide to drink and drive think about the consequences. Not only will a Mississippi DUI or Memphis DUI cost you over $20,000 in higher insurance costs, court costs, and lost income, it could cost even more if you harm someone when you’re behind the wheel. Remember never drink and drive, but if you feel that you need a Memphis DUI attorney or Mississippi DUI attorney then give us a call.
(special thanks to Lawrence Taylor’s blog for alerting us to the CNBC article)
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