text: Now we will be talking about the punishment for being on your phone while driving. Monetary fines these can range from as low as $20 up to $500 depending on the state. Is it really worth almost $500 just so you can send that message. Next is in some states texting while driving can result in criminal misdemeanor charges. Finally, if the offense has resulted in bodily injury to another driver, jail or prison time may be imposed. You can end up going to jail and or prison just for being on your phone these thing are given to you because of the dangers of being on your phone while driving. People who chose to be on their phone while driving are choosing to put other people in danger because you want to see who texted you.