t ennessee is 4th in nation before 1/1/11....new law went in to effect jan. of 2011 making the #1 or#2.
Colorado has a death penalty as it's harshest sentence.
"Currently in 2011, the state of Washington has the toughest DUI laws in the United States. The legal limit is .08 and one's license can be suspended even they are not convicted. For a first offense a judge has the power to order one year of jail and a fine of 5,000!"
The most common penalty for a first time DUI or DWI conviction typically includes a combination of fines, license suspension, DUI education programs, and possibly probation. The specific penalties can vary depending on the state and the circumstances of the offense.
The maximum penalty for a DUI conviction drastically varies from state to state throughout the U.S. The usual penalties are; loss of license for up to a year, mandatory alcohol abuse classes and the payment of a large fine.
Yes, you can. The harshest penalty available is being banned from having an account on Youtube.
Death Penalty
Each state has their own laws for DUI convictions. The penalties are greater if you have had other prior DUI convictions, or the more alcohol you have in your system. Other factors that will change/stiffen the penalty are if you refused a blood alcohol test, and if anyone was injured or killed while you were driving under the influence.
Typically the penalty for a first time DUI would result in a misdemeanor. Most likely one would spend the night in a jail cell to sober up and be faced with a fine to pay off.
The harshest punishment for a crime is capital punishment also known as the death penalty.
It probably depends on what state you are referring to. In my experience the judges had no discretion in the matter, the penalty was set by the legislature in statute law.
DUI, or Drinking Under Influence, often comes with hefty consequences. The cost for DUI in California can range from 390 to 1000 dollars US, plus some penalty assessments.
Penalties for DUI (Driving Under the Influence) vary depending on the jurisdiction, but commonly include fines, license suspension or revocation, mandatory alcohol education programs, community service, and possible jail time. Repeat offenses and aggravating factors such as high blood alcohol concentration or causing injury while driving under the influence can result in harsher penalties.