What should I expect from my first alcohol driving offense?
Unfortunately the number of drunk driving related arrests and accidents increases as the weather warms up.
Here is a bit of what you can expect if you find yourself being arrested for a first time offense. 
In general, you should expect to serve probation for 6 -18 months and pay $1,000 in fines. You may also be required to attend alcohol counseling sessions.
In Livingston County, serving jail time for a first offense is not typical, but this is not guaranteed. Factors to determine potential jail time are your BAC (blood-alcohol level), if an accident took place and if you have a prior criminal record.
You will also need to complete a drug or alcohol assessment.
Marcus D. Wilcox
Attorney at Law, esq.
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