CONSEQUENCES OF Driving Under the Influence

Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, controlled substance, medication, or prescription that impairs the driver's ability to operate the vehicle

Consequences for the conviction of Driving Under the Influence may potentially include:

• Loss of drivers license
• Probation or parole
• Loss of auto insurance
• Court ordered drivers school
• Impound of vehicle
• Court ordered ignition devise
• Significant fines
• Other

Likelihood of any of the above consequences depends on the following factors:

• Prior similar convictions
• Any other prior convictions
• Currently on probation or parole
• Attitude of the community and court toward this type of crime
• Degree of media attention on case
• Mitigating/aggravating circumstance
• Accident involved
• Blood alcohol content
• Other

Defenses for Driving Under the Influence may potentially include:

• Insufficient evidence
• Factual innocence
• Illegal traffic stop
• Improper testing
• Other

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