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The Consequences of a DUI Conviction. Some of penalties include jail time and fines. Whether you plead guilty or are found guilty by a court, the consequences for a DUI conviction are significant. All states provide that DUI convictions are misdemeanors punishable by up to six months in jail and the imposition of substantial fines.
First, DUI convictions usually stay on your record longer than a simple traffic violation. In some states, DUI convictions stay on your record forever. Second, past DUI convictions are used to make second or subsequent DUI charges more serious, meaning longer mandatory license suspensions, higher fines and even more jail time. The length of time a past DUI conviction can be used against you will vary from state to state, but in some states a prior DUI conviction can be used against you no matter how long ago it occurred. Your DUI History Used Against You