Unfortunately, getting a DUI can have both legal consequences and can affect a lot of things outside of the courtroom charge. Drunk driving is illegal in every state in the U.S. Most drunk driving convictions usually lead to, at a minimum, a suspended license. A first time offender should not be surprised if a conviction results in a short jail term (usually a few days). For repeat drunk driving offenders, most states will also require a device to be installed in the offender's car that analyzes their breath for alcohol, and prevents it from starting if any is detected.
Having a DUI may also be something you will have to reveal to potential employers and your insurance rates will likely increase substantially.
Added: The above is not necessarily the case. If the DUI was especially egregious or resulted in death or great bodily injury you could conceivably be convicted of DUI with criminal negligence and be jailed on just one offense.
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1 Year
6 months...or 180 days
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In Oregon, a conviction for boating under the influence of alcohol may result in losing operating privileges for up to three years.
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A first offense of driving under the influence is normally a misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum of one year in jail. In most cases, a first offense could result in a short jail sentence.
A first offense of driving under the influence is normally a misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum of one year in jail. In most cases, a first offense could result in a short jail sentence.
Driving or operating a watercraft under the influence can impact your drivers license.
Same thing you would if you weren't one. You either pay the fine, hire a lawyer to represent you in court, or go to court to fight it yourself. If convicted, you're obliged to report the traffic conviction to your company, even if you weren't operating a CMV at the time.
This means driving under the influence of alcohol and/or driving under the influence of drugs.