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 DUI -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