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Drunk Driving
Though consequences for drunk driving vary by state, they can be severe. Learn what happens when you get charged with driving under the influence (DUI).
What Happens If You Get a DUI
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The Dangers of Drinking and Driving
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The DRE Protocol Used to Detect Impaired Drivers
Fact checked by Andrea Rice
DUI vs. DWI: What's the Difference?
Medically reviewed by John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE
Impaired Driving—Why You Should Never Drink and Drive
Medically reviewed by John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE
Is a DUI a Felony or Misdemeanor?
Fact checked by James Lacy
Drunk Driving Laws Vary From State to State
Fact checked by Cara Lustik
Does a DUI Arrest Equal a Drinking Problem?
By Buddy T
Do You Need a Drunk Driving Attorney If You Get a DUI?
Fact checked by Andrea Rice
How Drug Use While Driving Is on the Rise
Fact checked by Cara Lustik
How Court-Ordered Alcoholics Anonymous Works
Fact checked by Emily Swaim
Penalties for Driving Drunk Are Increasingly Severe
By Buddy T
Why You Should Not Refuse a Breathalyzer Test
By Buddy T
Can You Have a DUI Conviction Expunged?
Fact checked by Emily Swaim
DUI Sentence Enhancement Factors
Fact checked by Adah Chung
How to Report a Drunken Driver
Fact checked by Emily Swaim
Zero Tolerance and Alcohol Laws
By Buddy T
Field Sobriety Test to Assess Drunk Driving
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Drunk Driving and Vehicular Homicide
Fact checked by Cara Lustik
OWI or Operating While Intoxicated
By Buddy T
The Meaning of Per Se DUI Laws
By Buddy T
SCRAM Ankle Bracelet Measures Blood Alcohol
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn