DUI conviction total cost

Project the full all-in cost of a DUI conviction over 5 years — fines, attorney, IID, SR-22, treatment, license reinstatement, lost work, insurance increase.

Defense attorney

$2.5k-7.5k typical first-offense; $10k+ for trial.Court fines + costs

Pre-DUI annual insurance

Insurance multiplier post-DUI

150-300% increase typical.Years on insurance record

IID install + monthly × 12

Court-ordered treatment

Lost wages (jail / court)

5-year all-in DUI cost

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Direct legal costs$9,000
Insurance impact (5yr)$15,000
Compliance & treatment$2,700