If you cause a DUI accident, here is the key question.  Will you be charged with a DUI felony or misdemeanor?  The answer to the question is crucial to your future.  If you are charged with a felony, you will most likely see some prison time, perhaps a lot.  You will also have a really hard time getting a job and earning a living when you get out.  If the charge is a misdemeanor, consider yourself lucky.  You will only have to pay a fine and attend some classes.  Perhaps the biggest thing that will influence what charge is brought against you is wether or not someone was hurt or killed in the accident.  If so, you are looking at a felony charge.