DUI is an acronym for driving under the influence. Often used as another word for Drunken Driving however it could also be used in the case of driving while on drugs. Whatever you are driving has to be a motorized vehicle (including motorized wheelchairs). In all 50 states (as well as the District of Columbia) it is a serious crime even first offenses can have a lengthy license suspension as well as most likely a weekend in prison. However your DUI felony could become a misdemeanor.

Normally a person can be charged with a DUI misdemeanor if it his first (or sometimes second) time DUI within a certain time frame (usually around 5 or 10 years). However a third time you are prosecuted for DUI then it is a serious possibility that you will be charged with a DUI felony. It is also highly likely to be charged with a felony if you have caused with property damage or harm to yourself or someone else.

Even if it is your first offense then you will in all likeliness that you will be sentenced to jail time probation fines and court costs as well. Your driver’s license will of course be suspended. Though you could be inclined to a restricted driving permit (make sure to talk to your lawyer about this). The judge will probably tell you to attend alcohol evaluation, treatments, and probably counseling.

Now all this might seem very overwhelming well that’s because it is. It’s extremely complicated I was charged with drunken driving and would have been charged with a felony my first time. I am pretty smart but it was all confusing it’s a maze truly. But it’s not something to be feared I got a lawyer and he showed me the ropes. He even helped teach me how it works so that I can help my friends understand it also. Lawyers have years of experience that they all use to help you and trust me with a situation like the one you’re in anybody could use some help. Go to http://www.dui1.com/ or http://www.duilawyers.net/ for more help.

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