I apologize if this is located somewhere else. I searched under DUI and drunk driving and flipped through a couple pages of threads here, but did not find anything.
I have questions about penalties for drunk driving. I have relatives on my wife's side, who are cops, but their response time is questionable. So, I'm bringing it here.
I want to have my MC get into a drunk driving accident, not involving another car, have him in the hospital for a little while, then in prison for no more than six months. Here's my questions:
I've heard from one relative that one DUI does not get you prison time, but two in less than five years does. Also, if you kill someone in another car, you're looking at at least 10 years. So, does two DUIs in less than five years grant a six-month sentence? Much more or less? No jail time?
Will he be in minimum security or maximum security? How likely is he to avoid violence (read prison rape) in minimum security?
What is normal parole situation for someone who has served time for DUI? Is there even parole time?
I can always make it three DUIs if it makes it more believable that he will serve time and be on parole when he gets out. I would prefer to leave him in there for only six months, so if his sentence is nine months or one year, he could get out early for good behavior.
Thank you in advance for all your help.
I have questions about penalties for drunk driving. I have relatives on my wife's side, who are cops, but their response time is questionable. So, I'm bringing it here.
I want to have my MC get into a drunk driving accident, not involving another car, have him in the hospital for a little while, then in prison for no more than six months. Here's my questions:
I've heard from one relative that one DUI does not get you prison time, but two in less than five years does. Also, if you kill someone in another car, you're looking at at least 10 years. So, does two DUIs in less than five years grant a six-month sentence? Much more or less? No jail time?
Will he be in minimum security or maximum security? How likely is he to avoid violence (read prison rape) in minimum security?
What is normal parole situation for someone who has served time for DUI? Is there even parole time?
I can always make it three DUIs if it makes it more believable that he will serve time and be on parole when he gets out. I would prefer to leave him in there for only six months, so if his sentence is nine months or one year, he could get out early for good behavior.
Thank you in advance for all your help.