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The penalties for DUI (Driving Under The Influence) or DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) offenses are determined by the laws of the state in which they occurred.
fined between $500-$1000 on the first offence
The penalties vary from state to state, but are almost universally serious. Most include license suspension for a first offense.
The penalties for DUI (Driving Under The Influence) or DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) offenses are determined by the laws of the state in which they occurred.
You can get information on the Georgia DUI laws and penalties at the link below.
CA DUI stands for driving under the influence in the state of California. California has some strict penalties for DUI, including heavy fines and mandatory jail time.
In Maryland, a DUI conviction can result in 12 points being added to your driving record. This can lead to license suspension and other penalties.
When the suspension is up, then you can reapply for a license. If you do not have a license and are driving anyway, you risk further penalties.
Each state has their own laws for DUI convictions. The penalties are greater if you have had other prior DUI convictions, or the more alcohol you have in your system. Other factors that will change/stiffen the penalty are if you refused a blood alcohol test, and if anyone was injured or killed while you were driving under the influence.
A dui/dwi can represent you when you go to court. They understand the drunk driving laws and penalties in your state and can possibly get your sentence reduced or even thown out of court.
Penalties for DUI, or Driving Under the Influence, vary from state to state in the US and from country to country worldwide. To find this information, it is best to contact your local law enforcement or go to a local library where you can look up the correct laws for your jurisdiction.