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Sober Living as Alternative Sentencing for DUI/DWI

Sober Living as Alternative Sentencing for DUI/DWI

A court may consider imposing alternative sentencing in lieu of the statutorily required and/or suggested penalties for the repeat offender of a state's laws governing...

Elements of OUI/OWI (Operating Under the Influence or While Intoxicated)

Elements of OUI/OWI (Operating Under the Influence or While Intoxicated)

There are various statutory formulations used to describe the requisite elements of the criminal act of drunk driving. In a number of states, the...

Overview of Underage DUI/DWI Laws

Overview of Underage DUI/DWI Laws

The United States Congress passed the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995, which required states to enact and enforce zero-tolerance laws aimed at individuals under the age...

Elements of Felony DUI/DWI

Elements of Felony DUI/DWI

The elements of the criminal offense of driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI) are universal in most jurisdictions. The elements include the following: (1) that...

Vehicle and License Plate Sanctions for DUI/DWI

Vehicle and License Plate Sanctions for DUI/DWI

When a defendant is convicted of driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated, the defendant is usually subject to a license revocation or suspension, fines,...