Understanding DUI & DWI Laws
In recent years, law enforcement agencies have attempted to reduce the number of drunk driving accidents on US roadways by enacting strict regulations and punishments for drunk drivers. While this has helped reduce the number of drunk driving accidents, it has also led to a number of innocent drivers facing DUI and DWI charges. By being familiar with DUI / DWI law, you can better protect yourself from being wrongly charged with these serious offenses.
Throughout the U.S. each state has the ability to set their own guidelines and laws for the prohibition of drinking and driving. Overall, the state will set a legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit that dictates how intoxicated an individual is. If a driver's BAC is above the legal limit they will be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI).
If you are accused and/or convicted of driving under the influence there are many serious repercussions you could face. These include the following:
* Your driver's license may be suspended. This can occur even if you are not convicted of drunk driving, and in most states your license will be suspended if you refuse to be tested for intoxication levels.
* You may be incarcerated; this is likely to occur if you have been convicted of more than one intoxicated driving offense.
* You will face large fines.
* You may experience hardship when applying for employment or housing following your conviction.
If you are accused of drunk driving it is important you have the assistance of a legal professional who will fight for your rights and freedoms.
If you would like to know more about DUI laws or criminal defense, visit the website of the Boca Raton DUI defense attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. today.
David Caldwell
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