Getting a DUI in a foreign country is bad news – just ask “Star Trek” actor Chris Pine, who had to pay more than $400 in fines and court costs after a drunken-driving arrest in New Zealand, Reuters reports.

Although it’s unclear how Pine’s out-of-country DUI will affect him back in the United States, generally speaking, a foreign DUI can still have an impact after you return to your home country.

Here are four things that could potentially happen after getting a DUI in foreign country:

Perhaps it’s the anonymity of being in a foreign country that causes some people to forget to follow drunken-driving laws. If you’re concerned about how a DUI in a foreign country will affect you back home, consult an experienced DUI attorney for more help.

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  • an experienced attorney for free. (Consumer Injury)Chris Pine Drunken Driving: ‘Star Trek’ Actor Pleads Guilty To DUI Charges In New Zealand (The Associated Press)
  • Victim of Crime Abroad? Here’s What to Do (FindLaw’s Blotter)
  • Can You Expunge Out-of-State Convictions? (FindLaw’s Blotter)
  • What to Do If You’re Arrested in a Foreign Country (FindLaw’s Blotter)

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