What is DUI/DWI?
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is the crime of operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
Understanding DUI/DWI
Most states set the legal limit at 0.08% blood alcohol concentration (BAC), with lower limits for commercial drivers and zero tolerance for underage drivers. Penalties include license suspension, fines, ignition interlock devices, and imprisonment for repeat offenders.
Examples
- 1First-offense DUI with 0.10% BAC
- 2Felony DUI causing injury to another person
- 3Commercial driver with 0.04% BAC
Related Terms
Felony
A serious crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year, such as murder, rape, robbery, or drug trafficking.
Misdemeanor
A less serious crime punishable by up to one year in county jail, fines, probation, or community service.
Probation
A court-ordered period of supervision in the community instead of imprisonment, subject to conditions like regular check-ins, drug testing, and avoiding new crimes.
Expungement
The legal process of sealing or destroying criminal records so they are not accessible to the general public or appear on background checks.
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