| Elements of DUI/DWI Offenses Involving Operation of a Boat |
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| All states have BUI laws making it unlawful to operate any vessel while under the influence of alcoholic drugs, certain controlled substances, and drugs. On navigable waters of the United States, federal law provides for a civil fine of not more than $ 5,000 for any person operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol or a dangerous drug. Alternatively, the boater may be charged with a class A misdemeanor. More... |
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| Vehicle and License Plate Sanctions for DUI/DWI |
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| When a defendant is convicted of driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated, the defendant is usually subject to a license revocation or suspension, fines, and possible jail time. In addition, many states provide for penalties that affect the defendant's vehicle and license plates. More... |
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| Overview of Underage DUI/DWI Laws |
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| The United States Congress passed the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995, which required states to enact and enforce zero-tolerance laws aimed at individuals under the age of 21 (a "juvenile") who have a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.02% or greater while operating a motor vehicle. This federal law required states to pass zero-tolerance legislation as a condition for receiving federal transportation funds. More... |
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| Penalties for OUI/OWI (Operating Under the Influence or While Intoxicated) |
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| The penalties imposed by states for operating while intoxicated (OWI) and operating under the influence (OUI) follow the same pattern of penalties imposed by states enforcing laws for driving under the influence (DUI) and/or driving while intoxicated (DWI). In general, all states and the District of Columbia have "per se" laws defining it as a crime to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at or above a proscribed level of 0.08. percent and above. More... |
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| Penalties for Felony DUI/DWI |
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| The penalties for felony driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or driving while intoxicated (DWI) vary depending upon the state. Many of the states have adopted sentencing guidelines that are similar to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. Under these guidelines, the states usually provide a sentencing range for each type of offense and provide aggravating and mitigating circumstances that can be used to increase or decrease the sentence. More... |
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