DUI

Legal Guides

• DUI Penalties

  Written by Avvo Staff. STAFF PICK

  

  Despite the downward trend in incidents of drunk driving in recent years, statistics show that there is a DUI-related fatality every 45-60 minutes in the US. This may be why most states have cracked... more

• The Effect of a DUI Conviction on Car Insurance

  Written by Avvo Staff.

  

  Being convicted for DUI is most likely bad news for your auto insurance rates. Although you may not be eager to rush off to report your conviction to your insurance company, chances are that you wont... more

• The True Cost of a DUI Conviction

  Written by attorney Thomas Hudson. STAFF PICK

  

  Many of the legal consequences of a DUI conviction are well known: Jail, fines, suspension and the revocation of driving privileges. But DUI is an iceberg, and its vast bulk lies hidden from view.... more

• DUI Appeals

  Written by Avvo Staff.

  

  If you are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) by a trial court, you still have a right to appeal the court's finding to an appeal (sometimes called appellate) court. This appeal is not... more

• DUI Probation

  Written by Avvo Staff.

  

  A DUI sentence will often include probation as a deterring measure to prevent repeat behavior. Your DUI probation conditions will depend on where you live, since DUI laws are different state to state.... more

• DUI Expungement

  Written by Avvo Staff.

  

  While a DUI conviction on your record may not exactly ruin your life, it definitely will affect you adversely for a very long time. Anything that requires a background check, like applying for a job,... more

• Second DUI / Multiple DUI

  Written by Avvo Staff.

  

  If you already have prior DUI conviction(s) on your record, you may be interested to know what kinds of penalties await you if you get caught drinking and driving again. Generally, states view repeat... more