Tag: DUI or DWI

Stopped for Drunk Driving? What to Expect, Do, and Not Do

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Here’s a general overview of what you may expect if you’re stopped for drunk driving. Sometimes the charge is DWI (driving while intoxicated). It also applies to DUI (driving under the influence). The terms vary from state to state as well as the BAC (blood alcohol concentration) to which they refer. And some states use …

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Politicians Arrested for Drunk Driving (Federal & State)

There are many politicians arrested for drunk driving. The charge is usually driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI). But some states use different charges. For example, OUI (operating under the influence). Or OWI (operating while intoxicated). And even DWAI (driving while ability impaired). The charges usually relate to alcohol. Yet it …

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Famous People Arrested for Drunk Driving (DWI, DUI, OWI, OUI)

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Want to discover famous people arrested for drunk driving? You’ve come to the right place. But remember that being arrested does not mean guilty. But most all of the people on the list have admitted their offense or have been convicted. A few have not. And a few are awaiting judgment. The list has not …

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DUI Convictions: Faulty Alcohol Breath Test Machines

For years, drivers throughout Florida have had DUI convictions based on false readings from defective alcohol breath test machines. Impossible Results The problem was found by defense attorneys. They noticed that the machines (Intoxilyzer 8000) were reporting impossible results. For example, one machine reported that some drivers blew 10, 11, and even 12 liters of …

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