What decifers a DUI from a DWI?
399563
It depends what your state you are from.  They are the same thing.
205008
nope you dont necessarily have to take (or fail) a sobriety test before you get breathalized. keep in mind, though, that you DONT have to take a breathalizer either. if youre caught in that situation, just refuse the test (you can even refuse the sobriety test). youre license may get suspended for refusing to take the test, but it'll be harder for the DA to prosecute you for a DUI or DWI if they dont have any hard evidence (which a breathalizer could produce). oftentimes when people do this the DA is forced to either drop the case or prosecute a lesser charge (like reckless driving). \n\nbottom line: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. law enforcement can sometimes make you feel like you have to do things (like take a breathalizer), but you dont. they have the right to scare you, but you have the right to refuse!
478371
You will loose all driving rights in 50 states. The third DWI in Texas is a Felony. Could spend a year in jail.
929115
In today's climate 2 DUIs are definitely not good at all. Get a good lawyer to work with the DA and get into outpatient substance abuse counseling. You can probably get off with probation and continued counseling. I wish you luck whatever happens. One last word: If drinking is causing you problems, you might have a problem with drinking.
26450
The link below is to the California DMV chart which may shed some insight.  Basically, if you drink anything it may be a DUI, so if you're going to drink it's better not to drive.  To quote them, "There is no safe way to drive while under the influence. Even one drink can make you an unsafe driver."
899588
Lots.  One of the more interesting ones was to make a mirror by reducing silver nitrate using a mild reducing agent (sugar).  The breathalyzers used by the Virginia State Highway Patrol use basically the same chemistry: alcohol in your breath reduces silver nitrate, and after the resulting silver is measured, an oxidizing agent puts the silver back into solution for re-use.
712164
I know people who've been charged with DWI on roller blades.   In NJ a DWI conviction (which is almost impossible to beat) carries a 3000.00 'Surcharge' in addition to the other fees and penalties.   The NJ extortion link shows how bad it gets.  \n\nBut the short version is you can get a DWI for moving on anything including a wheelchair.
1017211
Sounds like you've got to find out.  Stop impaired driving.
985118
Do a plea with adjudication  withheld.  They can send you to jail if the Judge desires.  Your license was suspended end of story.  Show the Judge that you are currently working to rectify the DUI charges with the state.  Hence, you can ask for some mercy.  Before you go to Court, get your DUI obligations all cleared up (including community service and alcohol counseling if required) and get your license out of suspension if you can.  Get a hardship license if you still have a suspension waiting period. \n\nReally, do your best to make the Judge happy that you are taking your DUI suspension seriously.\n\nGood Luck and Take Care
1156188
You are not being scammed by the system.  Anyone who is charged and found guilty of a DUI must take a course through the Division of Motor Vehicles.  Go to the DMV website for your county and there will be a link to what you need to do.  If your boyfriend does not take the course, he may lose his license for good---never get them back---maybe pay a huge fine, and ---if the judge feels your boyfriend failed to take the course simply because he did not want to take the course, he could be charged with contempt of court or violating a court order and be sent to jail for whatever period of time the judge thinks is appropriate.\n\nGo the DMV website for the county you live in.  Either that, or find a lawyer.
218379
Ouch.  You're not gonna' like this: it's not seven years any more; it's ten.  So you're going to court on your third DUI, and that's going to be a little pricey.\n\nYou will probably do at least 120 days in jail (up to a full year) and have your license revoked.  There's a slim chance you'll only have to do thirty or more days, but I don't know how likely that is.  Your fine will range from a minimum of $390 to a maximum of $1,000.\n\nIf you get a fourth DUI within the ten years allowed, you're going to prison for at least a year.  \n\nNot to preach, but dude - you've got to quit drinking and driving before you kill someone.  I imagine the judge will tell you something along those lines when you're sentenced.
834066
After this much time the warrant will have been pulled from the system so you will need to go to the court and "turn yourself in."  I would write them a letter and tell them when and where it happened.  They may not even have a file anymore.  If they do, tell them to mail you with an appearance date.  They will do that and you can go to court and take care of the old drunk driving.\n\nWhen you failed to appear on court, however, your non-appearance was another crime.  In most cases, that would be a misdemeanor and handled the same as the DWI but if you were on Probation or had prior DWI's on your record it is possible that the "failure to appear" would have been filed as a felony.  In that case, the charges may still be active.  Since you are turning yourself in to clear things up, it would be unlikely for you to have to do any jail time but you will probably still have to pay the fines and penalties.\n\nYou might want to start by contacting an attorney in the area who can find out what is or is not still on your records.  And don't forget the driver's license files - even if the court case is cleared you want to be sure your license to drive in Tenn. is also restored.
136363
None! It is a Felony and it will show on there record.  Anyone that receives a DWI regardless of what state they live in should respect the lives of others on the road.  They should not put people, including myself in danger of a crash just because they thought it would be alright to drink and drive.
1148754
Yes, they do transfer if a prospective employer checks.  Also, auto insurance companies will find the dui.
940500
You might check out: http://duifacts.blogspot.com  They have good information by state on dui laws and the best ways to proceed with the charge.\n\nhttp://duifacts.blogspot.com
603005
You would have to read the DUI statute for your state. Most statutes specify that in order for the stiffer penalties to be assessed, the suspect has to be convicted of DUI, not just arrested for it. \n\nOn a side note: What the hell are you doing with someone like that. He obviously didn't learn the first time and now wants to get pulled through the wind wing for refusing to get out of the car. Get a better BF and have a better life.
1030251
Well if your out on bond and you get rearrested for another crime. Most states will no-bond you and revoke your current bond and hold you till trail. But it depends on the crime or offense your bonded on. such as a DWI/DUI. If you get arrested for a 2nd DWI/DUI. Your no-bonded.