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Will I go to jail for a first DUI?

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Many first DUIs end with fines, a license suspension, classes and probation, but some states have mandatory jail time, even short. Your record, your test result and whether anyone was hurt matter. Talk to a lawyer about your state.

Rules differ by state. This is general information, not legal or professional advice.

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