If convicted of driving under the influence, you could lose your driver’s license, your job, and your future prospects. Your insurance rates will almost certainly increase, and you will also face substantial fines. In some cases, a guilty verdict may even result in jail time. If you are a college student, your school’s administration could take action that may jeopardize your degree; if you are in the military, your command might prosecute you further. If you possess a Commercial Driver’s license, or CDL, it could be disqualified for one year or lifetime.