Can't find what you're looking for? Ask your own question - for free!
Ask your anonymous question and get free answers from experienced lawyers.
DUI
The definition, charges, and penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) vary by state and depend on a number of factors.
LEGAL RESOURCES
Get Answers. Make Informed Legal Decisions.
Explore real legal questions and expert answers from attorneys
Showing 1 - 25 of 10000 results for DUI
Explore legal guides written by our expert attorneys
Showing 1 - 25 of 5865 results for DUI
Legal Guide
What Happens on a First Offense DUI
First Time DUI Arrest A first-time DUI arrest is stressful and can change your life in an instant. Nationwide, alcohol-related crashes claim a life ev...
Written by attorney Gregory Wayne Schwesinger
Legal Guide
Fullerton DUI Checkpoints — What Are Your Rights?
Fullerton DUI Checkpoints — What Are Your Rights? While DUI checkpoints are legal in California, they must follow strict constitutional guidelines. If...
Written by attorney Geronimo Gutierrez IV
Legal Guide
E739 VercammenLaw News
1. Veteran’s Day November 11: Local military veterans will be holding services and other events this week to commemorate Veterans Day. The holiday, or...
Written by attorney Kenneth Albert Vercammen
Legal Guide
OHIO GUIDE TO DUI
DON'T BLOW While you can still be arrested for suspected impaired driving if you refuse to blow into the police Portable Breathalyzer Test (PBT), refu...
Written by attorney James Sidney Jones
Video Legal Guide
DUI in California Do's and Don't's
DUI in California. The best practices when pulled over for a DUI and what to do immediately following a DUI arrest
Play Video Written by attorney Haig Charles Gorian
Legal Guide
I was Arrested for DUI in Washington State--now what?
Submit DOL Hearing Request Form When you were arrested for DUI at some point the officer should have given you a form called the DUI Hearing Request F...
Written by attorney Abigael Drew Pence
Legal Guide
DWI vs. DWAI in New York: What's the Difference?
Driving While Intoxicated is a Crime When a driver's blood alcohol level is 0.08% or more, they are charged with DWI, New York's most serious impaired...
Written by attorney James Edward Monroe
Legal Guide
What Happens When You Refuse a Chemical Test in New York
What Implied Consent Really Means By getting your New York license, you consented to chemical testing after a DWI arrest. It's automatic—no additional...
Written by attorney James Edward Monroe
Legal Guide
Can Your Home Get Searched Based on Smell?
Free From Unreasonable Search and Seizure As more and more states legalize marijuana, the question of how its smell constitutes evidence of a crime an...
Written by attorney Gregory Wayne Schwesinger
Legal Guide
High Court: ARD Admission Is Not Considered a Prior Offense to Enhance Sentenci
DUI - June 12, 2025 The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that 75 Pa.C.S.A. 3806 of the Motor Vehicle Code—which includes accelerated rehabilitatio...
Written by attorney Matthew T. Mangino
Legal Guide
7 Types of Costs and Fees in the Florida Expungement Process
Florida Expungement Lawyer Cost - $750 In Florida, hiring an expungement lawyer starts at $750 for a straightforward case. This fee typically doesn't...
Written by attorney David Weisselberger
Legal Guide
What You Weren't Told About Prescription Medications and New York DUI
Understanding DWAI-Drugs and Prescription Medications In New York, getting hit with a charge for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs (DWAI-Drugs)...
Written by attorney James Edward Monroe
Legal Guide
DUI/DWI Defense in Maryland
What to do if you get a DUI in Maryland Steps for a DUI Defendant in Maryland Before Hiring Arnold F. Phillips Steps to Take Before Hiring an Attorney...
Written by attorney Arnold F. Phillips
Legal Guide
Field Sobriety Testing
Standard Test Validity To be “valid” these standardized tests must be administered by police in a manner specifically prescribed by the National Highw...
Written by attorney Gregory Wayne Schwesinger
Legal Guide
Alabama DUI Charges: What You Need to Know to Fight and Win
Know the Law: Alabama DUI Statutes and What They Actually Say Alabama DUI cases are not just about whether you drank and drove. They’re about whether...
Written by attorney Joseph C Kreps
Legal Guide
What Mendoza v. State Teaches About Suppression, Consent, and Language Barriers
Case Background: A DWI Stop Turns Felony On September 2, 2017, Mendoza was pulled over in Collin County by a Melissa police officer who clocked him dr...
Written by attorney Carlo D'Angelo
Legal Guide
Driving While on a Suspended/ Revoked License
First, Second and Third Degree - The Differences First-degree is the most egregious type of suspended driving offense. A person found to be a habitual...
Written by attorney Gregory Wayne Schwesinger
Legal Guide
Appealing My DUI Conviction
Considering an Appeal Appellate attorneys can raise several issues for a DUI appeal. Generally, the grounds for an appeal fall under the categories of...
Written by attorney Gregory Wayne Schwesinger
Legal Guide
What is a Felony DUI?
State DUI Prosecution Every state has a .08 percent per se DUI rule in effect. If a driver has a blood alcohol content of .08 or above, the state can...
Written by attorney Gregory Wayne Schwesinger
Legal Guide
Top 7 Things to Know About Criminal Cases in Tyler, TX
Types of Criminal Cases in Tyler, TX In Tyler, TX, criminal cases range from misdemeanors to serious felonies. Common types include: DWI/DUI offenses...
Written by attorney Cheryl Ann Wulf
Legal Guide
Understanding Nevada’s DUI Laws: What You Need to Know
What Is a DUI? DUI stand for “Driving Under the Influence.” In Nevada, it’s illegal to drive a vehicle if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is to...
Written by attorney Jennifer Arias Mayhew
Legal Guide
Protect your CDL after a DUI or DWI arrest in Maryland!
Part I What’s at Stake? A DUI conviction, even in your personal vehicle, can lead to a one-year CDL disqualification. This means losing your job, you...
Written by attorney Christopher Genghis Moschkin
Legal Guide
DUI and DWI Maryland Law Handbook
New Laws for DUI take Effect October 1st, 2024 Upcoming Changes to Maryland’s DUI Laws Effective October 1, 2024 Maryland is set to implement new leg...
Written by attorney Christopher Genghis Moschkin
Legal Guide
Blood Testing and DUI
Prosecutor's Limit to Charge for DUI The truth of the matter is that prosecutors have up to 2 years to charge someone for DUI (so long as it doesn’t r...
Written by attorney Gregory Wayne Schwesinger
Legal Guide
What Should I Bring to My First Meeting with a Criminal Defense Lawyer?
All Documents Related to Your Case Bring any paperwork you’ve received related to your charges. These documents can help your attorney understand the...
Written by attorney John B. Pike
Additional Resources
Stay up-to-date on useful information and recent advice on DUI Law.
If you sign up, you'll receive a 3-part series of information and advice about DUI law.
Find DUI lawyers by top cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- El Paso
- Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Worth
- Fresno
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Jacksonville
- Kansas City
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New York
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Riverside
- Sacramento
- Saint Louis
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Spokane
- Tacoma
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington