there’s no way the fine would be anywhere close to $10k.
I had a coworker who was busted for a DUI here in Los Angeles her fine was $12.000 with attorney fees she lost her insurance and had to go into a high risk and payment program.
You may want to check up on things before for jump the gun.
I guess reading comprehension isn't your strong suit. I said there is no way the fine would be $10k for a first-time DWI. I didn't say the fine couldn't be $10k for a DWI. Multiple DWIs and an accident with injury could result in a very high fine. What happened to your friend is irrelevant to this discussion without knowing the circumstances.