Contrary to popular belief, hiring a DUI defense attorney is not the highest expense associated with a drunk driving arrest.  The cost of conviction includes not only the criminal fines—which increased nationwide in 2015—but also administrative fees, and raised insurance rates.

 

The Real Cost of a DUI Conviction

 

Assuming no property damage or injuries occurred, the base criminal fine for your first DUI conviction ranges

 

 

In fact, a DUI charge—that is, a “driving under the influence” charge—can come as a result of a wide range of scenarios, and a person can be charged with driving under the influence of a number of different substances in addition to alcohol, including drugs and prescription medications.

 

A DUI charge also does not necessarily mean that your blood alcohol level was above .08. While a BAC