Basic DUI Penalties by State for First, Second, and Third Offenses

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People arrested for DUI may face extra penalties beyond what’s listed here, like community service or probation. These types of penalties are often more up to the judge’s discretion and harder to predict. Typically, first-time offenders can expect a fine and possibly some jail time, while repeat offenders will face steeper fines and are very likely to spend several days in jail. If an accident caused injury or death, the consequences will be much more severe.
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