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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What is aggravated DUI?
Aggravated DUI, also known as “extreme DUI” or “felony DUI” in some states, is a more serious DUI charge that can result from certain aggravating circumstances surrounding the incident that led to the charge. While a first DUI conviction is typically a misdemeanor under most states’ DUI laws, aggravated DUI constitutes a felony charge, which necessarily …
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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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