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Driving While Intoxicated
Driving Under the Influence
There are many types of driving offenses with varying penalties and consequences, but one of the most serious offenses is that of impaired driving. This criminal offense is known by various labels such as Driving Under the Influence ("DUI"), Driving While Intoxicated ("DWI"), and Operating Under the Influence ("OUI"), among others. The labels and acronyms are equivalent to the charge of drunk driving. Various substances, not just alcohol, can cause impairment, including illegal drugs, over-the-counter medications, and prescription medication.
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Does DUI Depend on the Weather? Only If You're Not Driving
Written by Steve Daily, LawServer.com   
June 10, 2009

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Can someone who is not driving be convicted of DUI?  They certainly can in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Washington and other states.  While the law that deals with this is fairly simple to understand and apply, a recent Arizona Supreme Court case is an example of how courts can take even the most straightforward law and create enough confusion and uncertainty to keep legions of lawyers employed full time. 

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Driving While Intoxicated - U.S. Code Provisions
U.S. Code Title 18 > Chapter 17A Common Carrier Operation Under The Influence Of Alcohol Or Drugs
 
Driving While Intoxicated - C.F.R. Provisions
CFR > Title 23 > Chapter II > Part 1210 - Operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated minors
CFR > Title 23 > Chapter II > Part 1225 - Operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated persons
CFR > Title 23 > Chapter II > Part 1270 - Open container laws
CFR > Title 23 > Chapter II > Part 1275 - Repeat intoxicated driver laws
CFR > Title 23 > Chapter III > Part 1313 - Incentive grant criteria for alcohol-impaired driving prevention programs
 
Driving While Intoxicated - Selected State Laws
ArizonaArizona Laws > Title 28 > Chapter 4 - Driving Under The Influence
CaliforniaCalifornia Vehicle Code Division 11.5 - Sentencing for Driving While Under the Influence
FloridaFlorida Statutes 316.193 - Driving under the influence; penalties
MinnesotaMinnesota Statutes > Title 37 > Chapter 169A - Driving While Impaired
New YorkNew York Laws > Vehicle & Traffic > Title 7 > Article 31 - Alcohol And Drug-Related Offenses And Procedures Applicable Thereto
North CarolinaNorth Carolina Laws > Chapter 20 > Article 2D - Implied-Consent Offense Procedures
 
DUI/DWI - Jail Time for Second Offenses
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 Possible jail time for second DWI/DUI offense.
 
 No jail time specified for second DUI/DWI offense.
 

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