Types Of Drunk Driving

If you have been charged, you certainly need to know the different types of drunk driving charges   Most know that DWI stands for driving while intoxicated. However, many are unaware of all the complexities surrounding such charges. DWI is an offense being taken ever more seriously in many jurisdictions. In some places, a DWI is a more serious offense than driving under the influence which is called DUI. In other places they mean the same thing.

The laws surrounding DWI and DUI are very stringent in some locales.  There is not national uniformity as to the various components of a DWI case.  Charges and their acronyms can vary, trial procedures differ, and the extent of penalties can change drastically from place to place.

DWI case expenses can also radically differ depending upon where you were charged. These costs can come from several sources. Obviously, a good DWI lawyer doesn't come for free. Additionally, there can be substantial fines levied if you are convicted or end up pleading guilty to a given charge.

In some localities these costs and fines can be relatively low, while in others they can only be characterized as exorbitant.  In some places the expense associated with a DWI charge can be even more than that of a DUI case.  The expense only increases should you already have a prior DUI or DWI related conviction on your record.

A large percent of all cases relate to one's blood alcohol content (BAC) while operating a motor vehicle.  However, a DWI or DUI charge can also stem from operating a vehicle while under the influence of substances other than alcohol.  These can be both legal or illegal intoxicants.

Most cases also relate to driving a car or truck.  However, in most all places the applicable statute also can be triggered by operating other moving vehicles.  Examples can be golf carts, motor bikes, or even a wheelchair.