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  DUI - Driving Under the Influence. DUI Attorneys, Lawyers & Help | DUI.com
It means that we have been counseling those arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), driving while intoxicated (DWI) or drunk driving for over 20 years and understand the particular problems associated with drunk driving arrests and charges.
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a term used by most states, including California, Florida and Pennsylvania, for being legally intoxicated or impaired while operating a motor vehicle.
Minors under the legal drinking age may be declared under the influence at a lower BAC percentage.
www.dui.com   (979 words)

  
  Driving under the influence - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Driving under the influence of alcohol, drunk driving, or drink-driving, is the act of operating a motor vehicle (and sometimes a bicycle or similar human-powered vehicle) after having consumed alcohol (ethanol) or other drugs, to the degree that mental and motor skills are impaired.
A current punishment for drunk driving is already under way in the state of Ohio, and is being looked at in California for DUI offenders to purchase a "scarlet letter" that is placed over the offender's license plates.
Driving under the influence is a generic term for a series of offences under the Canadian Criminal Code.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Driving_under_the_influence   (1768 words)

  
 Drunk driving (United States) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Drunk driving is the act of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs to the degree that mental and motor skills are impaired.
A second criminal offense of driving "under the influence" or "while impaired" is also usually charged in most states, with a presumption of guilt where the person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is.08 or greater (units of milligrams per deciliter, representing 8 g of alcohol in 100 deciliters of blood).
However, the refusal will carry increased penalties on the driving under the influence charge (typically a longer license suspension and/or an increased jail sentence), and the act of refusing may be admissible in court as evidence of "consciousness of guilt".
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Drunk_driving_(United_States)   (2509 words)

  
 Joseph M. Todd, PC : Attorney at Law : Driving Under the Influence
It is well settled under Georgia law that the witnesses’ observation and opinions regarding the defendant’s condition are admissible to prove that the defendant was under the influence to the extent that it would render him less safe to operate a motor vehicle.
Under the persay statute the state does not have to prove that the defendant was a less safe driver by virtue of his intoxication.
Moreover, under the 0.08 statute, the state does not have to prove that the defendant was under the influence at the time of the driving.
www.josephmtodd.com /driving-under-the-influence.html   (836 words)

  
 Yaerd - Driving Under The Influence
Driving Under the Influence is the act of operating a motor vehicle while under the debilitating effects of alcohol.
Drunk driving is illegal in most (all?) jurisdictions; laws prohibiting it refer, for instance, to driving while intoxicated (DWI), driving under the influence (of alcohol or other drugs - DUI), or drunk in charge (of a vehicle).
A good overview of the philosophical approach to driving under the influence, especially with respect to ethical and pedagogical concerns, is James B. Gould's "A Sobering Topic: Discussing Drunk Driving in Introductory Ethics" in 'Teaching Philosophy' 21:4 (December 1998), 339-360.
www.yaerd.org /driving-under-the-influence.htm   (962 words)

  
 DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE-BLOOD TESTS
A person commits the crime of driving under the influence (DUI) if he operates a motor vehicle (1) while under the influence of liquor, a drug, or both or (2) with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of.
In a prosecution based on driving under the influence, as opposed to driving with BAC of at least.
Under the regulations, a police officer requests that a person submit to either a blood, breath, or urine test, but if the person refuses or cannot submit to a blood test the officer must choose a breath or urine test.
www.cga.ct.gov /2003/olrdata/jud/rpt/2003-R-0896.htm   (1035 words)

  
 Driving Under the Influence
Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other intoxicating substances; penalties for first and second offenses; publication of notice of conviction for persons convicted for third time; endangering a child.
The offense of endangering a child by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall not be merged with the offense of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs for the purposes of prosecution and sentencing.
The original of every map approved or revised under this subsection or a true copy of such original map shall be filed with the municipality or county and shall be maintained as an official record of the municipality or county.
www.wcso.com /driving.html   (3195 words)

  
 DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INHALANT
In 2000, New Jersey amended its driving under the influence law (DUI) to explicitly make it illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of an inhalant or other substance containing a chemical capable of releasing any toxic vapors or fumes.
As under prior law, New Jersey makes it illegal to operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a narcotic, hallucinogenic, or habit-producing drug.
Under our law, a person operates under the influence of alcohol or drugs if the alcohol or drug has so affected his mental, physical, or nervous processes that he lacks to an appreciable degree the ability to function properly in relation to the operation of his vehicle (Infeld v.
www.cga.ct.gov /2003/rpt/2003-R-0098.htm   (258 words)

  
 Robert A. Dodell, Attorney at Law
Driving Under the Influence is extremely dangerous and, therefore, a very serious offense with severe consequences.
It is unlawful if one drives or is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle and is under the influence of alcoholic beverages or any chemical or controlled substance to the extent that his or her mental faculties are impaired.
If a person is convicted of an aggravated drinking and driving offense, in addition to all of the aforementioned sanctions, the court may order the motor vehicle owned and operated by the person at the time of the offense forfeited.
www.azcrimlaw.com /dui.htm   (2153 words)

  
 DUI Attorneys - DUI Defense Lawyers - Driving Under the Influence Law
Driving Under the Influence is defined as operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, other drugs or intoxicating compounds.
In most states a driver is legally considered to be under the influence if he/she has a blood-alcohol content (BAC) of.08 percent or greater, has used any illegal substance, or is impaired by medication.
Full driving privileges are lost for a minimum of five years if a driver receives a second conviction for any of the following: DUI; leaving the scene of a personal injury or fatal crash; reckless homicide, or any combination of these offenses in a 20-year period.
www.law4usa.org /drunk_driving_lawyers.htm   (3218 words)

  
 DUI Attorney - Florida DUI Law - DWI Lawyer - Driving Under the Influcence Charge
Driving while under the influence of alcoholic beverages or a controlled substance is one of the most serious traffic violations you can commit.
By applying for a driver's license and by accepting and using a driver's license, the person holding the driver's license is deemed to have expressed his or her consent to the provisions of this section.
A nonresident or any other person driving in a status exempt from the requirements of the driver's license law, by his or her act of driving in such exempt status, is deemed to have expressed his or her consent to the provisions of this section.
miami-criminal-lawyer.net /html/dui.html   (6475 words)

  
 South Dakota Department of Public Safety
The court may revoke the defendant's driving privilege for a longer period not to exceed one year or restrict the privilege in such manner as it sees fit for a period not to exceed one year.
If such person is convicted of driving without a license during that period, the person shall be sentenced to the county jail for not less than three days, which sentence may not be suspended.
If the person is convicted of driving without a license during that period, they shall be sentenced to the county jail for not less than ten days, which sentence may not be suspended.
www.state.sd.us /dps/hs/DUI_QA.htm   (584 words)

  
 Driving Under Influence - DUI in New Jersey
For a third or subsequent violation, a person also shall be required to install an ignition interlock device under the provisions of P.L. 1999, c.417 (C.39:4-50.16 et al.) or shall have his registration certificate and registration plates revoked for 10 years under the provisions of section 2 of P.L. 1995, c.286 (C.39:3-40.1).
The penalties provided under the provisions of this section shall be in addition to the penalties which the court may impose under N.J.S. 39:4-50 or any other law.
Thus, information concerning conditions under which tests were held, the machine operator's competence, the particular machine's state of repair and identification, and documentation of the ampoule used for defendant's breath tests are all relevant inquiries.
www.njlaws.com /driving_under_influence.htm   (2697 words)

  
 Arrest for Driving Under the Influence (DUI): General Information
You may drive for 30 days from the date the order of suspension or revocation was issued, provided you have been issued a California driver license and your driver license is not expired, or your driving privilege is not suspended or revoked for some other reason.
If you are under 21 year of age, took a preliminary alcohol screening (PAS) test or other chemical test and results showed 0.01% BAC or more, your driving privilege will be suspended for 1 year.
If you were under 21 years of age at the time of being detained or arrested and you refused or failed to complete a PAS test or other chemical test:
www.dmv.ca.gov /dl/driversafety/dsalcohol.htm   (1010 words)

  
 Chapter 813 — Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants
A test shall be administered upon the request of a police officer having reasonable grounds to believe the person arrested to have been driving while under the influence of intoxicants in violation of ORS 813.010 or of a municipal ordinance.
After the time for requesting a hearing under ORS 813.210 has expired with no request for a hearing, or after a hearing requested under ORS 813.210, the court shall determine whether to allow or deny a petition for a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement.
During the diversion period the court shall stay the driving while under the influence of intoxicants offense proceeding pending completion of the diversion agreement or its termination.
landru.leg.state.or.us /ors/813.html   (10432 words)

  
 DUI Laws - www.1800DUILAWS.com
Driving Under the Influence law (DUI), Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) law, or drunk driving law, defined by each state.
Forty-five states permit convicted drunk driving offenders to drive only if their vehicles have been equipped with ignition interlocks.
Expungement of a DUI / DWI criminal conviction varies by State, the type of DUI / DWI conviction (commonly referred to "sealing your record") and sentence, age of DUI / DWI offender, etc. Contact a qualified DUI / DWI defense lawyer in your area to discuss expungement of your DUI / DWI conviction.
www.1800duilaws.com   (385 words)

  
 FELONIOUS DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE CAUSING THE DEATH OF ANOTHER PERSON
Driving A Vehicle In This State While Having An Alcohol Concentration In His (Her) Blood Of Ten One Hundredths Of One Percent Or More is committed when any person drives a vehicle in this State where he has an alcohol concentration in his blood of ten hundredths of one percent or more, by weight.
And the defendant being under the influence of alcohol is shown to be a contributing cause to the death, which death occurred within one year next following such act or failure.
Driving Under The Influence Of Alcohol is committed when any person drives a vehicle in this State while he is under the influence of alcohol or where he has an alcohol concentration in his blood of ten hundredths of one percent or more, by weight.
www.state.wv.us /wvsca/jury/crim/DUI.htm   (9310 words)

  
 Driving Unfit Under the Influence
Historically, guilt was established by observed driving symptoms, such as weaving; administering field sobriety tests, such as a walking a straight line heel-to-toe or standing on one leg for 30 seconds; and the arresting officer's subjective opinion of impairment.
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a generic term for a series of offences under the Canadian Criminal Code.
Causing death by careless driving when under the influence of drink or drugs carries a maximum penalty of 14 years in prison, a minimum two-year driving ban and a requirement to pass an extended driving test before the offender is able to drive legally again.
www.duui.com   (3297 words)

  
 DWI/DUI: Driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, SAMHSA's Office of Applied Studies website
The highest rates of driving under the influence of illicit drugs in the past year among adults aged 18 or older were in the District of Columbia (7.0%), Rhode Island (6.8%), Massachusetts (6.4%), Montana (6.3%), and Wyoming (6.2%).
An estimated 30.7 million persons aged 21 or older (16.6% of adult drivers) reported driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs during the past year; of these, 1.2 million (0.6% of adult drivers) were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs during the past year.
Among drivers aged 21 and older, 15.7% had driven under the influence of alcohol during the past year, 4.3% had driven under the influence of illicit drugs, and 3% had driven under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs during the past year.
oas.samhsa.gov /DWI.htm   (1101 words)

  
 City of Reno : Driving Under the Influence
A: A person with a blood alcohol level under 0.08 may be convicted of driving under the influence if it can be shown he or she was driving while influenced by alcohol, "to a degree which renders him/her incapable of safely driving or being in actual physical control."
Many factors determine whether a person is in actual physical control, but some common ones are that the person is behind the wheel, has the keys in his or her possession, and must have driven the car to the location where the police officer sees the car.
A person convicted of driving while his or her license is revoked for DUI must serve 30 days in jail or 60 days house arrest and must pay a $500 to a $1,000 fine.
www.cityofreno.com /Index.aspx?page=229   (1138 words)

  
 Driving Under the Influence
...influence of alcohol to the extent that the person's faculties to drive are materially and appreciably impaired...
...influence of any other drug or a combination of other drugs or substances which cause impairment to the extent that the person's faculties to drive are materially and appreciably impaired...
...combined influence of alcohol and any drug or drugs, or other substances which cause impairment to the extent that the person's faculties to drive are materially and appreciably impaired...
www.greatergreenville.com /city_government/dui.asp   (403 words)

  
 Driving Under the Influence of Meth
I didn't drive fast, I was usually under the speed limit and had to speed up, which seems kind of backwards to me.
Driving under the influence of any mind altering substance is not a good idea.
People driving under the influence of alcohol are often cited as being a leading cause of accidents, high speeds etc. Yet I can cite instances of persons drinking to excess and driving too slowly, too cautiously to be considered safe for other drivers.
www.kci.org /meth_info/msg_board_posts/June_2005/driving_on_meth.htm   (1977 words)

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