An Introduction To DUI

Driving under the influence (DUI), commonly known asand urine levels are first tested. Also, a breath test is
drunk driving, means operating a motor vehicle in aadministered. If it is proved that your blood alcohol
public area while intoxicated. It is considered a criminalcontent is above the legal limit set by the state's
offence to drive a vehicle after consuming alcoholicstatute, you will be arrested. In some states, if any one
beverages. DUIs are also considered an offense whenis proved to have a breath test of .08 or higher, they
boating and piloting aircraft.are said to be under the influence of alcohol.
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a misdemeanor,In all cases, if you are driving under the influence of
and depending upon the nature of jurisdiction, it isalcohol, there is a good chance that you will lose your
sometimes referred to as driving while intoxicatedlicense, serve time in prison and serve a lengthy
(DWI), operating while intoxicated (OWI) or operating aprobation period. The charge could also affect future
motor vehicle while intoxicated (OMVI). DUI is perhapsemployment. DUI laws are quite complex, and
one of the main reasons for motor vehicle crashes.offenders generally seek assistance of a competent
The excess use of alcohol impairs the nervousand experienced lawyer to help them out.
system, thereby adversely affecting the balance ofOffenders are generally charged large fines based on
mind and body.the court proceedings and test results. Usually,
While driving under the influence is regarded as afirst-time offenders are charged a fine, and there are
serious offense in almost all states, the punishmentcertain provisions to get keep punishments at a
generally depends upon the DUI statute in the state. Ifmimimum.
you are charged with driving under the influence, blood