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Most states have some amount of mandatory jail time for even the first offense of DUI. Typically a DUI is not automatically a felony offense until the 4th or subsequent offense, but this varies by state.

The amount of time the person serves depends on the prior record and the circumstances surrounding the offense. Punishments for criminal offenses are not "one size fits all." They are very case specific.

For example, in one case a person may serve a full year on their first offense, while in another case, the person may only serve 5 days on their third.

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The number of offenses that can lead to a drunk driver going to prison varies depending on state laws and the severity of the offense. However, multiple DUI offenses can increase the likelihood of imprisonment. Generally, a person may face prison time if they have multiple DUI convictions or if their drunk driving offense resulted in injury or death.

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