After getting a DUI (Driving Under the Influence), the consequences can vary depending on the state where the offense occurred and the driver’s past criminal and driving record. In general, the steps that typically follow a DUI arrest include: 1. Arrest and Booking: After being pulled over for suspicion of DUI, a driver will be arrested and taken to the police station for booking. This involves having their fingerprints and mugshot taken, and providing personal information such as their name and address. 2. Bail and Release: After booking, the driver may be released on bail. This means they must pay a certain amount of money to be released from custody until their court date. Alternatively, they may be released on their own recognizance, meaning they do not have to pay bail but must promise to appear in court for all scheduled hearings. 3. Court Appearances: The driver will have to attend one or more court appearances, where they will enter a plea (guilty, not guilty, or no contest) to the DUI charge and may also have the opportunity to negotiate a plea bargain with the prosecutor. 4. License Suspension: In most states, the driver’s drivers’ license will be automatically suspended upon arrest for a DUI. This typically lasts for a certain period of time, depending on the severity of the offense and the driver’s past record. 5. DUI Education or Treatment: The court may require the driver to attend alcohol education or treatment programs as part of their sentence. This is typically required.
