Frequently Asked Questions

• What Is The Difference Between Dwi And Dui?
  Driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving under the influence (DUI) in some states are separate offenses. Generally, DWI is the more serious offense involving a person who is under a greater … more
• What Is The Definition Of Dui?
  DUI, set forth in Section 18.2­266 of the Virginia code, states that it is unlawful for any person to drive or operate any motor vehicle, "[w]hile such person has a blood alcohol concentration … more
• How Can The Case Be Proven?
  Generally, prosecutors prove a DUI case under three methods. The first ­­ and easiest ­­ method for the Prosecutor to convict a person is by showing that the Defendant's blood … more

Legal Articles

• The Constitutionality of Sobriety Checkpoints
  Sobriety checkpoints are legal in many states. Each jurisdiction has its own way of conducting sobriety checks on drivers of motor vehicles. However, they all have the same public safety goal of trying to prevent drunk driving.  Many jurisdictions set up checkpoints late at night and on the weekends when they believe that the greatest number of drunk drivers will be on the roads.  … 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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