Facing DUI or DWI charges in Los Angeles?
A DUI (Driving Under the Influence) or DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) are serious crimes that involve driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The consequences of a DUI/DWI conviction can be severe, including fines, loss of driver's license, incarceration, and a permanent criminal record.
However, there are several defense strategies that an attorney can employ to protect the rights of the accused.
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Arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence?
- DUI (Driving Under the Influence): Driving under the influence of substances. Penalties include fines and days in jail. Minor penalties, since the alcohol level is moderate, but exceeds the permitted limit.
- DWI (Driving While Intoxicated): Driving while intoxicated. It involves more serious crimes due to a higher level of intoxication.
- OWI (Operating While Intoxicated):Operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Similar to DWI, it involves a high level of intoxication.
These crimes vary in severity and penalties, depending on the level of intoxication and state laws.
How is it determined that a driver is drunk?
If an individual drives with a blood alcohol content greater than 0.08%, is allegedly guilty of driving while intoxicated and may be arrested.
Some states have lower limits for certain drivers:
- Commercial drivers: 0.04% limit.
- Minors of 21 years:Even lower limit.
These limits vary depending on state laws and categories of drivers.
Arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence?
The police may request that the driver stop their vehicle. You may also be asked to stop at a random driving checkpoint.
Police may request that an individual stop, if you have a reasonable suspicion that the driver is intoxicated and represents a danger to road safety.
For instance, doubt may arise if the police see that the driver is driving erratically or have received a report from another driver accusing that person of reckless driving.
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Situations of possible drunkenness
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has also developed a list of situations that indicate that a driver is intoxicated. That list includes:
1. Fold in a wide radius.
2.Crash or be about to collide with another vehicle.
3. Turn sharply.
4. Driving on the wrong side of the road
5. Braking erratically
Sometimes police stop a driver for violating traffic signs, such as speeding or failure to pay road taxes.
If, after pulling you over, you detect signs of intoxication, the smell of alcohol on your breath, or open containers of alcohol in the car, you may be charged with drunk driving.
Legal consequences for driving a vehicle after consuming alcohol
Consider that driving under the influence of alcohol, or intoxicated, brings with it several problems:
1. Possible revocation of driver's license.
2. Liability for causing serious accidents, where there may be injuries, deaths, damage to third parties, or property.
3. Jail time.
4. Provide community service.
5. Attendance at classes on safe driving
6. Impose the use of a car ignition interlock device
7. Increase in your car insurance premium, because you are considered a riskier driver
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