{"id":1527,"date":"2019-11-19T09:00:18","date_gmt":"2019-11-19T09:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delaughterbailbonds.com\/blog\/?p=1527"},"modified":"2019-10-31T13:14:39","modified_gmt":"2019-10-31T13:14:39","slug":"how-much-will-a-dui-cost-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaughterbailbonds.com\/blog\/how-much-will-a-dui-cost-you\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Will A DUI Cost You?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know that the number of Americans who have been incarcerated without a conviction<\/a> exceeds the total population of many countries? This is because they can\u2019t afford to post bail and pay other legal fees.<\/p>\n

Bail isn\u2019t the only factor that is costly, though. Let\u2019s take the case of driving under the influence. If you keep on committing the same offense repeatedly, the fines and penalties will increase each time.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a detailed breakdown of how much a DUI costs you on average:<\/p>\n

What do the fines depend on?<\/h2>\n

Other than repeat offenses, here\u2019s what the total legal cost depends on:<\/p>\n

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  1. Blood alcohol concentration<\/u><\/strong>: This is a metric for calculating the total alcohol percentage<\/a> in a driver’s bloodstream. This concentration can be anywhere between 0.02% and 0.3%. The legal limit across most states is 0.08%. Anything higher than this level is not just considered illegal, but also highly unsafe.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Speaking of Indiana in particular, if a motorist’s BAC exceeds 0.15%, the crime is categorized as a Class A misdemeanor. Law enforcement personnel determine the fine after finding out the BAC first.<\/p>\n

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    1. Driver\u2019s age: <\/u><\/strong>As per the state laws of Indiana, the age of a driver matters just as much as their BAC does. An adult driver will be penalized if their BAC is 0.08% or more. However, if the driver is under 12 years of age, they\u2019ll be fined even if their BAC is 0.02% or more. For commercial drivers of all ages, the limit is set at 0.04%.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      What\u2019s the total cost?<\/h2>\n

      Here\u2019s a summary of the total costs<\/a> that you\u2019ll incur in terms of fines:<\/p>\n

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      1. A first-time offense is categorized as a Class A misdemeanor. The defendant will be liable to pay fines up to $500. However, if their BAC exceeds 0.15%, the fines can go up to$5,000. As far as jail time is concerned, it\u2019s up to sixty days for normal cases and up to a year if the BAC is above 0.15%.<\/li>\n
      2. If the defendant commits the same offense a second time, it\u2019s a Class D felony. In this case, your fines will skyrocket up to $10,000, along with three years of imprisonment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n