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DUI - DWI Law Center
Welcome to FindLaw’s DUI – DWI Center, providing information and resources if you or a loved one have been arrested for a driving under the influence (DUI), driving while intoxicated (DWI) or a related drunk-driving offense. Here you will find helpful information and insight into the often-confusing world of DUI, including an overview of DUI/DWI laws, state-specific DUI resources and information, and answers to frequently asked questions. This section will also outline the stages of a typical DUI case – from the initial stop and arrest to sentencing and post-trial procedures – as well as the process of hiring a DUI lawyer, who may help minimize or avoid severe penalties and consequences of a DUI charge.
Learn About DUI / DWI
- DUI Overview - Basic information on DUI laws, defenses, and penalties, including field sobriety tests and ignition interlock devices.
- Stages of a DUI Case - A look at each stage of a typical DUI case – from the initial stop and arrest to sentencing and post-trial procedures.
- Boating Under the Influence - BUI basics, FAQ, and state boating laws.
- State DUI Laws - DUI/DWI laws and penalties in all 50 states and D.C.
- DUI Bail and Bonds - Information on dui bail and hiring a lawyer.
- Other DUI Resources - National and state resources.
- Your Rights - In-depth information on your rights in the criminal justice system, including your rights with police, in the courtroom, and if you’re convicted. (Criminal Law Center)
- Expungement - Information on erasing an arrest or cleaning up a criminal record. (Criminal Law Center)
- DMV Offices - Links to state offices and forms. (Traffic Tickets Center)
- Hiring a DUI Lawyer - Information on why you need a DUI lawyer, what to look for, and questions to ask a DUI attorney, including DUI lawyer fees and costs.
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