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Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs is a major crime, one that is punishable across the nation with jail terms, heavy fines, probationary periods and other sentences that will seriously restrict your life. Not only will you face legal punishment, you stand to lose your car, your job and in many cases the strain placed on the family from such a conviction is unbearable.
Law State by State

Driving Under Influence

Law State by State

Each state has its own laws regarding “Driving Under Influence”, whether that be under the influence of alcohol, prescription drugs, narcotics or other illicit drugs.

There are several terms used for the same basic offense of drink-driving, they are as follows:

DWI - "Driving While Intoxicated/Impaired”

OUI – “Operating Under Influence” - used in Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island

OMVI – “Operating a Motor Vehicle while Intoxicated”- used in Ohio

DUIL – “Driving Under the Influence of Liquor”

DUII – “Driving Under the Influence of an Intoxicant” - used in Oregon

OWI – “Operating While Intoxicated/Impaired” - used mainly in Wisconsin

DWUI – “Driving While Under the Influence” - used in Wyoming

DUBAL – “Driving with an Unlawful Blood Alcohol Level”, also used is UBAL

Disclaimer – Every effort is made to ensure that the information contained in this website is current and correct. However, this website is not intended to be a definitive guide to Driving Under the Influence law, and neither does it purport to establish any form of relationship between the reader and the website. We can not be held liable for any errors or out of date information contained on this website. We there recommend you contact a specialized DUI lawyer.