by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.
Question: My dad has just been convicted of his 10th DWI. How long will he go to jail?
Penalties for DWIs vary by State so it is impossible to tell you what the range of jail time might be. However, given that he has now had 10 DWIs, he will probably receive a severe sentence. Your father has a severe drinking problem, as you probably already know and if he has been in treatment at different times he has not benefitted from it enough to avoid further alcohol-related problems. If this is the case and the courts take this into account, your father may be in for a long stay in prison.
About the Author:
Reid K. Hester, Ph.D., Director, Research Division, Behavior Therapy Associates, 3810 Osuna Rd NE Suite 1, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Phone: 505.345.6100.
Originally published 11/18/98
Revised 1/27/09 by Marlene M. Maheu, Ph.D.
Revised 1/27/09 by Marlene M. Maheu, Ph.D.
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