| I Laws | | | | The first step is to hire a DUI law attorney. Your |
| Even though the penalties for DUI vary from state to | | | | attorney will be able to evaluate your case and |
| state, the federal government of the United States has | | | | determine the proper course of action. The second |
| mandated that in order to be considered legally | | | | step is to comply with all state regulations. This may |
| intoxicated, your blood alcohol level (BAC) must be .08 | | | | mean surrendering your license, adhering to the rules |
| or higher. For those under the age of 21, or those who | | | | of house arrest, or attending all required court dates. If |
| drive commercial trucks or vehicles, this level could be | | | | you're asked to attend driver's education or enter into |
| lower - .06 or less. This means that if you fail a | | | | a rehab program, you should consider making all |
| sobriety test, you could face heavy fines, time in jail, | | | | efforts possible to show the court that you are trying |
| have your license suspended, and have a DUI on your | | | | to change your behavior. |
| permanent driving record. | | | | If you're from out of state, hire an attorney who works |
| | | | in the state where you're being charged as they will |
| Why Are DUI Laws So Complex? | | | | know more about local law than an attorney from |
| Even though the federal government has issued a | | | | your state of origin. |
| standard level for intoxication, states still have the right | | | | If you feel these charges are inaccurate, your attorney |
| to charge you with driving under the influence even if | | | | may be able to get them reduced. Because there are |
| you BAC level is lower. Other factors that contribute | | | | so many factors that dictate state DUI laws, your fines |
| to state DUI laws include: | | | | may be reduced or you may not have to spend time |
| • Causing an accident while driving under the | | | | in jail if this is your first offense or it is found that the |
| influence | | | | sobriety testing was administered incorrectly. |
| • Speeding while intoxicated | | | | Learn More About DUI Laws |
| • Driving under the influence with minors in the | | | | Visit your state's website to learn more about DUI |
| vehicle | | | | laws that are specific for your state and region. Many |
| • Number of DUI offenses one has on their | | | | times, counties, towns, and providences within a state |
| record | | | | have their own DUI laws when it comes to driving |
| • Amount of time between each offense | | | | while intoxicated. |
| • Other crimes committed | | | | You can also search online for federal government |
| • Age of the driver | | | | sites that can provide additional information. Look for |
| • If a death occurred as a result of driving while | | | | resources that are updated as state DUI laws change |
| intoxicated | | | | often to reflect how many people are charged with |
| As you can see, there are many factors that help | | | | DUI each year and how many repeat offenders there |
| dictate the charges you will face if you are stopped | | | | are as well. Some states have made the charges of |
| by law enforcement while driving under the influence. | | | | driving under the influence a more serious offense due |
| What Should I Do If Facing DUI Charges And I Am | | | | to an increase in death and repeat instances of drunk |
| Subject To Penalty | | | | driving. |
| According To DUI Laws? | | | | |