It would be difficult to give you a DUI if they were not able to determine your condition at the scene. Scene...of an accident perhaps? You could possibly be charged with other offenses if someone saw you at the "scene."
No. In order to be tried with any charge, you must first be charged with it. If you were never charged with DUI you can't be found guilty of that charge. HOWEVER - before you actually go to trial the prosecutor can file a motion with the court to AMEND the charge, and at that time amend the charge to DUI - IF they have evidence to sustain it.
A defendant charged with DUI can represent themself if they like, but a lawyer is always recommended. DUI lawyers in particular have lots of experience and will be most likely to get a favorable result.
A DUI in California can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances. Generally, a first or second DUI offense is charged as a misdemeanor, while a third offense within 10 years or a DUI causing injury is typically charged as a felony.
Yes, you can.
Here in Michigan, your blood alcohol concentration would have to be 0.08% or above - in order to be charged with a DUI.
You can be charged for DUI - Driving UNDER THE INFLUENCEof ANYTHING. ANY substance that impairs your driving is sufficient to sustain the charge.
if you committed the DUI, you need car insurance.
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In most states DUI can be charged and tried as either a traffic offense OR a criminal offense. It will depend on HOW you were charged.
A misdemeanor DUI implies that one has been charged with the crime. Once charged, there is no statute of limitations.
If you are charged with DUI, you will probably be arrested at the scene. You may also be punished with jail time. A prior criminal record may result in a harsher sentence. If you are a felon and are on probation or parole, the DUI charge may violate that and result in revocation of all or a portion of your probation/parole.
No, the offense (DUI) is Driving Under the Influence (of alcohol) and it applies to the driver of the car not the owner.