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DUI/DWI Basics

Each state has its own DUI laws and penalties. Although the laws of every state are unique and the details of these laws certainly differ, there are some general trends as to how states define and penalize driving under the influence. 

To get a DUI conviction at trial in any state, prosecutors must prove the motorists was operating or in actual physical control of a vehicle (some states require actual driving) while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Also, DUI penalties in all states are structured around how many qualifying prior DUI convictions the driver has.

  • Drunk Driving (DUI) Laws and Penalties

    What is considered a DUI and the penalties you can expect if you are convicted

  • Ignition Interlock Devices (IIDs) in DUI Cases

    How ignition interlock devices work, when IIDs are required, and the costs of IIDs for drivers.

  • Probable Cause for a DUI Arrest

    The evidence required for an officer to make a traffic stop and arrest someone on suspicion of drunk driving.

  • Drinking and Driving With a Child in the Car

    Drunk driving with kids in the car can lead to severe DUI penalties and child endangerment charges. In many states, drunk driving with child passengers can increase minimum and maximum penalties and can elevate a DUI conviction from a misdemeanor to a felony. Law enforcement often will notify Child Protective

  • DUI Checkpoints

    Despite the continued efforts of law enforcement and state lawmakers, impaired driving continues to be a serious safety concern on the nation’s roadways as it’s the cause of countless deaths and accidents each year. To combat drunk driving, law enforcement in many jurisdictions uses DUI checkpoints.

  • DUI Laws: Driving Under the Influence of Drugs and Controlled Substances

    The majority of DUI arrests relate to drunk driving. However, a driver can also face DUI charges for operating a vehicle while under the influence of controlled substances, drugs, or nearly any other impairing substance. Even in situations where a driver’s use of a medication or drug was lawful (because

  • Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana

    How DUI laws apply to driving while “high” on marijuana and the penalties for a conviction.

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