According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an average of around 1 million drivers are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in the United States each year.
In Arizona, the statute of limitations for a DUI offense is typically one year for a misdemeanor DUI charge and seven years for a felony DUI charge. This means that the state must file charges within these time frames from the date of the offense.
In Kentucky, if you have gotten a DUI, there is no statute of limitations that applies. Due process has occurred and the penalty assessed. It is a part of the criminal record and does not go away.
In Texas, there is a two-year statute of limitations for prosecuting misdemeanor DUI cases, starting from the date of the offense. For felony DUI cases, which involve serious injury or death, there is no statute of limitations.
In Florida, a person could be imprisoned for up to nine months for a second DUI conviction within five years of their first DUI conviction.
The number of hours of school for a first DUI offense can vary depending on the state and court mandate. However, it is common for first-time offenders to be required to attend DUI education programs or traffic school for a certain number of hours as part of their sentence.
There were a total of 10839 fatalities throughout the US in 2012 from DUI drivers. This is an increase from the previous year, where the fatalities caused by people classed as DUI fell below 10,000.
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It is generally very expensive to hire a DUI attorney. Fortunately with the economy being poor, many DUI attorneys have lowered their rates. Fortunately, many DUI attorneys offer free consultations.
The number of hours required for DUI school for a third DUI conviction varies by state, but it is typically longer than for first or second offenses. It can range from 30 to 75 hours or more, and may also involve additional requirements such as counseling or treatment programs.
In Arizona, the statute of limitations for a DUI offense is typically one year for a misdemeanor DUI charge and seven years for a felony DUI charge. This means that the state must file charges within these time frames from the date of the offense.
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California has the most arrests for DUI each year, with number averaging well over 200,000 annually.
A conviction for DUI 1st, 2nd, or 3rd is considered a misdemeanor in Kentucky, while subsequent DUI convictions within a 5 year period are considered felonies.