If you are charged with two counts of DUI, it means there are two different laws you can be prosecuted under. If one fails, the other may hold up. Usually one is your blood alcohol level and the other is that you were impaired in your driving.
Normally means a specific offense commited more than once. (I.E. robbery by assault to a man and a woman during the time of the incident)
In criminal law, a "count" is a charge for a single crime. "Two counts of prostitution" means the person has been charged for two acts of prostitution.
Most states use DUI or dwi to mean the same thing-the state decides which acronym. But some states do differential the two for dwi as involving a minor and a DUI involving someone over the legal drinking age. So, depending on your state, it could just mean that you are facing a second offense DUI or it could mean you are facing a DUI after being charged with driving drunk as a minor. If this seems confusing, the link goes into more detail about the differences.
The indictment shows the defendant to be charged with two counts of trespassing, fleeing to elude, and felony battery.
You got a gift the first time around and blew it. The second time you will be charged as a two-time offender.
The length of license suspension for two DUI convictions varies by state. In some states, it could lead to a suspension of several years or even a permanent revocation of your license. It is important to check your state's specific laws and regulations regarding DUI convictions and license suspensions.
Two charged for a crime
George W. Bush signed a law where anyone who was charged with murder of the mother and the fetus died as well could be charged with two counts of murder.
After a 2nd aggravated DUI in Arizona, you may face increased penalties, including longer jail time, higher fines, mandatory substance abuse treatment, ignition interlock device installation, and license suspension or revocation. These penalties are more severe compared to a standard DUI conviction.
Rod Blagojevich was once known for being a two term, Illinois governor. But became famous after headlines hit the news in December of 2008 of his arrest, impeachment and dismissal from office. Blagojevich was charged with 18 counts of corruption, including trying to sell President Obama's Senate seat. He was charged with 17 of these counts.
You could be charged with a felony DUI and face a jail sentence. You will get your license suspended, pay fines, probably get an Interlock device installed on your vehicle, and classes. If you were on probation for your first offense, you will be facing those punishments as well.
It depends on the state you are in. States often use the terms interchangeably but the charges can come with different penalties for driving while drunk. There are a few states in which charges of DWI and DUI are used to describe two separate laws. One for adults charged with intoxicated driving, while the other applies to minors being charged. If this is confusing, the article goes into more detail.
"Congratulations on two counts" means that the person is being congratulated for two separate achievements or successes. It could refer to two different accomplishments or milestones that deserve recognition.