DUI (driving under the influence) law is the same across the nation concerning ‘per se’ DUI law, which states that anyone driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% or higher is considered to be under the influence. After that, each state has their own set of DUI laws. The majority of DUI laws are based upon the factors surrounding the charge, such as how high the BAC was, whether there was an accident involved, if there were any fatalities and whether the driver had a prior history of DUI charges.
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The penalties for a less severe DUI usually include a misdemeanor charge, a small fine, a large increase in insurance and usually an option of taking an alternative sentencing course to offset penalties that are more serious. More severe charges can mean felony convictions, jail time, vehicular manslaughter convictions, and the loss of a driver’s license or even a driver’s vehicle.
Some states also have unique laws in place such as DUI license plates for the convicted and interlock ignition devices that require a driver to blow into a device that ensures their car will not start if they have been drinking.
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