A Guide to Search Results for "DUI Penalties"

The search term "DUI penalties", is usually used by people who are looking for information about the laws applying to criminal punishment for driving under the influence (also known as "DUI", "drunk driving" or "DWI"). The laws in California applicable to "drunk driving" are harsh and extremely complex as to the procedures, evidence, punishment and administrative license suspensions; to make matters worse, normal constitutional protections often do not apply. The offense can consist of driving under the influence of alcohol or a combination of alcohol and drugs, which can be largely established with police opinion testimony, or it can consist of driving with a blood-alcohol concentration of .08% or higher; in most cases, both offenses will be charged. Punishment involves a labyrinth of statutes, requiring jail, fines, schools, license restrictions/suspensions, ignition interlock devices, vehicle forfeiture, probation, etc.; some can involve factual variables triggering so-called "enhancements", which increase the sentence. Separate from the criminal proceedings, the arrestee has the right to demand a hearing to contest the administrative suspension of his or her driver's license.

Are you looking for information about "DUI Penalties" in California?

• California DUI
  Discussion and links concerning DUI punishment.
• The Drunk Driving Law Center
  Megasite with segment addressing DUI penalties.
• California DUI Attorney
  Discussion of DUI penalties from the California attorney who wrote the textbook on DUI litigation.
• DUI Under 21
  DMV website directed to DUIs involving drivers under 21.
• California DUI
  DUI punishment in California.
• DUI Blog
  Commentary on the defects, fallacies and Constitutional damage of the "war on drunk driving".

Are you looking for a California attorney who specializes in drunk driving defense?

• California DUI
  Good discussion of the factors to consider in looking for a lawyer to represent you, including recommendations as to the best DUI attorneys in California.

Are you looking for information about "DUI Penalties" outside of California?

• Worldwide
• Worldwide
• Nationwide
  Chart of penalties for DUI in all 50 states.
• Nationwide
  From the FindLaw legal directory.
• Florida
• Arizona
• Arizona
• Washington
• Colorado
• Colorado
• Alabama
• Tennessee
• Georgia