You may not think that the main problem with a DUI is financial, but you may not think of the massive costs involved.

Restitution

If your DUI involved a traffic accident, and you are found to be at fault, you may have to pay restitution. Many insurance policies  have limit to the amount of liability they will cover, and you will have pay the amount over the insurance limit.

Car repairs

The insurance may exclude coverage for DUI related expenses. You may have to pay your own medical expenses and repair bills, not to mention towing fees and car rentals.

Bail

Some offense will require jail, and you will have to come up with the bail money.

DUI School

Many offenses require that you attend DUI school. The average cost of DUI School generally ranges from $300 to $500.

Insurance

You know that your insurance premium is going to go through the roof after you are convicted of a DUI

Court Costs and Fines

If you are convicted, your court costs and fees could exceed $3,000.

Probationary Costs

You are going t have to pay at least $50 a month to be on probabtion. Along with monthly probation fees, other probationary costs include random alcohol and drug screenings and the use of an alcohol monitoring device. The alcohol and drug tests are only about $15.00 – $25.00 per test; but when it comes to alcohol monitoring devices, expect to pay around $100.00 per week.

Treatment

The court may require treatment for alcohol addition. In patient treatment may cost $15,000 to $20,000 per month. Don’t count on your insurance to cover this cost.

Loss of Wages.

You know you are going to miss a lot of work to attend hearings and attend court required activities. This loss could be extensive.

Hiring DUI Attorney

Hiring an attorney is also going to be expensive, but it may be an opportunity to reduce the other expenses mentioned above. Alexander Truluck focuses his practice as a criminal defense attorney in Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Largo, Dunedin and the Tampa Bay area.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.criminallawyerclearwaterflorida.com
or call (727) 799-3550.