The search term "driving under the influence of alcohol" is usually used by people who are looking for legal information about drunk driving. The term "drunk driving" is a generic phrase which usually refers to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or a combination of the two. It is sometimes used interchangeably with such phrases as "DUI" (driving under the influence), "DWI" or "driving while intoxicated", though "DUI" is the most commonly employed term in California. In can also refer to the offense of so-called "per se" drunk driving: driving a vehicle with a blood-alcohol content of .08% or higher. In most cases, an arrest will result in prosecution for both offenses.
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