DUI Laws

Everyone knows that drinking and driving is not a good practice. First, it is dangerous. Thousands of people are killed each year by drunk drivers, and even more are seriously injured. Second, drunken driving is illegal in all 50 states. This means that even if you are lucky enough to escape from your drunk driving incident without injuring yourself or others, you likely will be charged with a crime. Each state treats drunk driving differently. Sometimes it's called Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), or Operating Under the Influence (OUI). The links below have some general guidelines about DUI and other related crimes, as well as links to the DUI laws in each state.

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State-by-State DUI Penalties
This article has a handy overview of drunk driving penalties, including license suspensions and the use of ignition interlock devices, in all 50 states as well as the District of Columbia.
Comparing State DUI Laws
This chart shows the most relevant information about druken driving laws in all 50 states as well as the District of Columbia. Here you will find the blood-alcohol limits for both legal and underage drinkers, as well as whether each state has “implied consent" laws.
Dram Shop Laws
Article providing a brief explanation of laws that hold bars and liquor stores liable for injuries caused by their intoxicated customers.

Per Se DUI Laws
Do you think it's okay to drive even after one or two drinks? If your state has "per se" laws, then the police will disagree. Find out more in this article.
Underage DUI: Zero Tolerance
Drunken driving fatalities are even more tragic when they involve children and teenagers. This article some useful information on zero tolerance laws, and how they help law enforcement prevent drunken driving.
DUI Attorney Directory
Use this handy directory of drunk driving (DUI/DWI) attorneys to search for a lawyer by state, county, metropolitan area, or city.

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