Can I refuse to take a field sobriety test?
If the police pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving, the police will typically try to give you not only a field sobriety test, but also a breathalyzer test (to test for your BAC …
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When is a driver considered to be legally drunk?
While state impaired driving laws vary, you are considered to be legally drunk with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% or higher. Alcohol affects everyone differently, but many people can …
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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 …
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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 …
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