$10,000 cost for DUI conviction

DUI charges are serious, and expensive.  This article on MSN Money breaks down the total cost of a DUI, totaling over $10,000 for:

1. Bail
2. Towing
3. Insurance
4. Legal Fees
5. Court imposed fines
6. Alcohol [addiction] evalution
7. Alcohol treatment and education
8. Victim Impact Panel fees
9. License reinstatment and DMV fees
10. Ignition lock (if ordered by the court)

The article goes on to note that there are many other non-monetary costs such as time, license suspension inconveniences, job loss if your job requires a valid license, effects on a professional license and the lingering charges or conviction on your criminal record.

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