Originally Posted By: Irie

It has nothing to do with penalties & fines, if you don't think so ask anyone who's had a DUI lately. They average over $10,000 after all is said and done.


$10,000? I have observed sentencing of dozens of DUI convictions and I've never seen penalties close to $10,000. You must be including the cost of their lawyer. That's their choice to not use a Public Defender. Examples of recent penalties that I have seen; 365 days in jail with 364 suspended, $1000 fine, alcohol treatment class, and MADD class. Where's the lession?