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What Time of Day Do Most DUI Arrests and Accidents Occur? While DUI arrests and accidents can occur at any time of day, there are some hours when there is a higher risk of encountering a driver under the influence. The period of time from midnight to AM is the most dangerous time to be on the road.
Drunk driving suspects can expect to spend at least two hours answering questions, being fingerprinted and photographed, and submitting to chemical testing of the driver's blood alcohol content (BAC). A driver could spend a few hours before they are released, or it may take up to a few days.
The punishment for a first DUI varies by state but often includes fines, license suspension, probation, mandatory alcohol education, and possibly community service. Jail time is rare for first offenses but may apply in cases of high blood alcohol content or accidents.
Drivers may end a case in a matter of days if they plead guilty or immediately accept a plea bargain offered by the prosecution. DUI cases that go to trial can take over a year to resolve in some cases. DUI cases are often broken up into different stages.
Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) for help.
This rule mandates that DUI offenders must be released promptly after arrest unless they pose a danger or are unlikely to appear in court. A criminal complaint must also be filed within five days of the arrest. Understanding this rule can significantly impact the outcome of a DUI case.
Either condition alone is sufficient for a DWI arrest in Texas. This means that if an officer observes that you are impaired and unable to safely operate a vehicle, you can be arrested for DWI even if your BAC is below the legal limit of 0.08%.
1st Offense DUI: A misdemeanor, six months probation, and a $300 fine; 2nd Offense DUI: A misdemeanor, five days to six months in jail, a $300 -$2500 fine, and a one-year license suspension; 3rd Offense DUI: 2nd-degree misdemeanor, ten days to two years in prison, a $500 -$5,000 fine, and a one-year license suspension.
Your first court appearance after a Pennsylvania DUI arrest will be at an initial arraignment, or usually at a "preliminary hearing". At the arraignment, the charges against you will be read and you will be asked to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty.
