Frequently Asked Questions

• What Is Driving Under The Influence?
  In order to be found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) the state needs to prove that you drove a vehicle while your blood alcohol level was .08 or more. If you did not take a … more
• What Are The Penalties For Dui?
  For a first offense the maximum penalty is one year in jail, a $1,000.00 fine and twelve points on your license. (Note that if you are transporting a minor the penalty is substantial increased)
• What Are The Penalties For "aggravated" Offenses?
  While transporting a minor: 1st offense ­ a fine of up to $1,000.00 and up to 6 months in jail; 2nd offense and subsequent offenses­ a fine of up to $2,000.00 and up to 1 year in jail.

Legal Articles

• The Crime of Drunk Driving
  The definition of drunk driving is left up to each individual state. Each state decides the level at which a driver’s blood alcohol content is too high to safely operate a motor vehicle.   When is a Driver Drunk? While it is the right of every state to define drunk driving and acceptable blood alcohol levels for that state, Congress has influenced many states to adopt the same … more
• Possible Penalties for Drunk Driving
  The possible penalties for driving while intoxicated (DWI, also known as driving under the influence, DUI) vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. However, the penalties are usually progressive and become more severe for each repeat offense. The penalties are imposed if a driver of a motor vehicle is caught and convicted of driving with a blood alcohol level that is above the … more

Free Legal Forms

• Examination of DWI Conviction Rate Procedures
• Breath Test Refusals: NHTSA Research Notes

Legal Guides

• Drugged Driving (Nadtional Institute on Drug Abuse: InfoFacts)
• Blood Alcohol Concentration Test Refusal Laws (January 2008)
• A Guide To Sentencing DWI Offenders

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