I personally am in favor of the law and punishments being severe for a DUI. About 8 years ago I received one in my small country county. They made an example out of me: 1 year probation and had to check in and pay a fine once a month, 3 days in jail, 50 AA meetings, drug/alcohol awareness school (very expensive), 50 hours community service, 5 years SR22 insurance (in addition to regular insurance, monthly cost for vehicle insurance was about $300), 1 year restricted license, not allowed to enter a bar or club serving alcohol, 11pm curfew....... and lots more restrictions outlined in my probation.
While this was the most extreme 1st offense sentencing I am aware of I am more than grateful to have received it. When I chose to drink and drive that night I knew I had no business driving and knew the consequences of my actions. Had I not been charged or had been just given a "slap on the wrist" I probably would still be drinking and driving or could have had much worse consequences like injuring or killing someone.
As annoying as it is to be "caught" I am very much in favor of making each DUI recipient have such a miserable experience they never drink and drive again!