The problem with dui laws is that they are created by politicians who like a little nip now and then.

>You have to wait for the 3rd offense here in Quebec to have your licence revoked for 5 years and face some time in jails (up to a big 120 days) http://www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/driver_licence/alcohol/index.php
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>>I'm a real hardnose when it comes to drunk driving, but all things considered, with 2 years of house arrest, 8 years of probation, random drug testing and mandatory counselling, along with a lifetime driving suspension, I think he was actually treated more harshly than about 99% of others in the same situation.
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>>I don't know about the U.S., but up here, drunk driving is still treated like a minor infraction, and the carnage goes on. Generally, you can get a lifetime suspension on a third dui conviction.
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>>There was a case here where a drunk driver killed 2 women and got 12 years and a lifetime suspension, but he was driving while already suspended. It's considered an exceptional case. And 12 years doesn't come close afaic.