Facts About DWI
Driving while drunk and under the influence of alcohol is considered a most serious offense by the state law department. Driving while intoxicated is irresponsible behavior of the impaired driver that endangers not only their lives, but the lives of other innocent people on the roads and highways also.
- DWI recovery can be more difficult for second and third offenses with steeper fines, longer probation periods and prolonged revocation on drivers license, and even jail time.
- Gaining employment, getting vehicle insurance and getting professional licenses can all be affected by DWI convictions.
- DWI fines vary depending on circumstnces and jurisdiction. Some states impose fines ranging from $500 to $1,000.
- Three types of DWI tests: the Breathalyzer, the urine test and the blood test.
- Of the three DWI tests, the blood test is most accurate.
- Being on probation for DWI and is a specific amount of time that a person is not allowed to do certains acts. A compulsory drug and alcohol treatment may be imposed.
- You may be on probation for three months to a year, depending on your state.
- Having sleeping children in the back of the car will enhance the punishment of the DWI.
- Refusing to submit to a DUI test will enhance the punishment of DUI/DWI.
- Many states implement an open container law that makes it illegal to have an open alcoholic beverage in a vehicle, even if it belongs to a passenger.
- BAC is the percentage of the amount of alcohol found in a person's bloodstream.
- Most states have the legal limit of .08 percent BAC.