DRUNK DRIVING HOME

In all of the United States, DUI (driving under the influence) is a criminal offense that involves serious legal consequences. A DUI conviction, even for offenders for the first time, can result in high fines, jail time, probation, license suspension and alcohol education classes... So, what exactly is "driving under the influence"? Depending on the jurisdiction, DUI can be referred to by different names such as driving while intoxicated (DWI), operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), operating a motor vehicle in a drunken state (OMVI) or driving in a state of drunkenness (also DWI). Texas and New York more commonly refer to drunk drivers as DWI, but other states, such as California, call it DUI... A DUI conviction, even for offenders for the first time, can result in high fines, jail time, probation, license suspension and alcohol education classes. Learn your rights and defend yourself! Talk to a DUI Lawyer.