The Full Cost of a DUI
Click for a Free ConsultationHow 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 LevelsFOOD CONSUMED
BODY WEIGHT
MEDICATION
What’s the
Illegal Amount / BAC Level?Any
UNDER 21
.08
21+
.04
COMMERCIAL
How BAC Level
Affects DrivingPOOR 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 TestARREST
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