Have you ever stopped to think about what a DUI could really cost you? Beyond the embarrassment and inconvenience, the financial burden can be staggering. From bail and legal fees to skyrocketing insurance premiums and potential job loss, the consequences quickly add up. Before risking it all, consider this: testing your BAC and getting a safe ride home is a small price to pay compared to the devastating costs of a DUI.
Bail $100.00 to 10% of any bond amount over $1,000.00
Retainer for a private attorney – negotiable.
If you qualify and jail time is possible, public defenders charge a $50.00 application fee, and the costs go up from there. No, they’re not free.
Arrest and booking fees $40.00 to 400.00
Fines $500.00 to $2,000.00
Court fees between $400.00 and $4,000.00
DUI School $315.00
Interlock Restrictions $1,000.00 Plus
Towing service start at $50.00 with a daily storage fee.
Insurance premium increases of up to 70%
Charges for an alcohol ankle monitor range from $12.00 to $15.00 a day and can be ordered by the judge both pretrial and after conviction.
Random drug testing $200.00 to $400.00
Add property damage and personal injury expenses if involved in a crash.
Lost job and or wages during incarceration and for each court appearance
CONSIDERING THE ABOVE,
TESTING YOUR B.A.C. AND GETTING RIDE IS A BARGAIN
