The estimated total cost of a DWI is anywhere between $4,5oo to $10,000. This includes SR-22 Insurance, Attorney fees, Court fees, Ignition Interlock installation, Bail, and DMV fees.
Each state has different requirements that must be met after a DWI conviction. To learn more about your state’s requirements, visit your state’s DMV website or contact us.
You will need a DWI Attorney to guide you through the DWI process. There are a lot of legal issues that only a DWI attorney can help you with. An attorney can also help minimize your sentence, even if you plead guilty.
Depending on the conviction and the state requirements, you may need to install an ignition interlock device.
An ignition interlock device is a small, handheld device that measures the users BAC (Blood Alcohol Level). The user blows into the device for a measurement and if no alcohol is detected on the user’s breath, the user can start their vehicle.
An SR-22 is a certificate of financial responsibility required for some drivers by their state or court order. An SR-22 is not an actual “type” of insurance, but a form filed with your state. This form serves as proof your auto insurance policy meets the minimum liability coverage required by state law.
Not everyone needs an SR-22 Insurance. Regulations vary from state to state. Usually, it is required by the court or mandated by the state only for certain driving-related violations. Examples:
DUI convictions
Reckless driving
Accidents caused by uninsured drivers