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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.

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you have to have at least 3 DUIS befor any jail time

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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