What are the consequences of a DUI?

Consequences from a DUI have both negative short-term and long-term effects on your life. Short-term consequences of a DUI are well known; however, there are also lesser known outcomes that can come up in the aftermath of a DUI. More common effects of DUIs include the temporary suspension of one’s driver’s license, ticket fees and fines, required community service hours, DUI education classes, and jail time. Furthermore, there are financial sacrifices that will be made including a significant increase in insurance premium costs, not to mention the cost of lawyer fees and bonding out of jail.

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