The Cost of a DUI
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How Many Drinks
Does it Take?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?
Other Factors in
Blood Alcohol Levels
FOOD CONSUMED
BODY WEIGHT
MEDICATION
What’s the
Illegal Amount / BAC Level?Any
UNDER 21
.08
21+
.04
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How BAC Level
Affects Driving
POOR MUSCLE COORDINATiON
IMPAIRED JUDGEMENT
SPEED
CONTROL
REDUCED INFO PROCESSING
When You Get Pulled Over
Standardised Field Sobriety Test (SFST)
HORIZONTAL GAZE (HGN)
WALK & TURN (HGN)
ONE-LEG STAND (OLS)
When You
Fail The Test
ARREST
CRIMINAL PROSECUTION
PRISON TIME
Financial
Costs
$17,000
in costs including vehicle towing, bail bonds, attorney fees & court costs
$17,000
doesn't include lost income, counseling charges, or alternate transportation
$19,200
is the average total cost
Up to $24,000
is the average total cost
Intangible
Costs