Archive for the 'DUI' Category

what is the difference between a DUI felony and a convict in Washington state?

doug asked: I have a friend has a DUI in King County and DWSL 3 in another county in Washington. The courts gave this 21yr old 5yr suspended sentence, 24hr jail time, and alcohol recovery classes. Is he a felon or a convict?

If an insurance company never raised my premium from my DUI can they do it after 3 and a half years?

k817diamondgrl asked: I am planning on buying a new car and my insurance company never raised my rates on my last vehicle after my DUI in feb 05.
Progressive was 150% Higher than what I am paying now.. I have full coverage on my truck with a 250 ded.

Can a manager be held liable if he organizes an after work employee appreciation event and someone gets a dui?

Sean O asked: A friend of mine got a dui after leaving an employee appreciation event held by her manager at a bar where he purchased drinks for everyone. When she left she got a dui. Can her manager be held liable for her dui and should I contact her business and inform them of [...]

What are the penalties for a DUI in California when having a prior dui in another state?

sammipooh asked: Would this be considered a 2nd offense? Or 1st offense since the 1st DUI didn’t occur in California?
Thanks for your answers. Just to clarify, I’m not asking for myself - I’m asking for my sister who has received 1 dui in another state and is now living in CA. She [...]

What happens if I violated my DUI probation by not being able to pay for the alcohol classes the court ordered?

Mayra asked: I recieved a dui in orange county ca. The judge ordered me to attend an alcohol program. I was going steady for a few months until I got laid off from my job and could not afford the classes. What will be the punishment violating my probation?

Whats the difference between DUI and Wet reckless?

libbyfridell asked: I got a DUI a week ago, and would like to know the difference between a DUI and all the after affects of getting one and a wet reckless after affects. (probation, suspended license, record, jail time).
I am in california.

How do you feel about DUI laws? Is it OK to be convicted for statistical risk if you have done no harm?

Gina C asked: I keep getting moralizing responses, or ones that do not address the issue at all, and many tries to get the answered have been deleted.
This is a societal question.
If you have committed no moving violation, do you feel society has probable cause to search your breath and body [...]

How does one get busted driving with a restricted licence after a DUI?

.12 asked: I recently got my first DUI and am now eligible for a restricted license to get to and from work. Do I need to worry about doing things like driving to my buddies house or to the store? Couldn’t I always claim that I was going to or from work as long as [...]

What is the difference between a DWI and DUI?

SallyMay asked: Do they carryy the same amount of time in Arkansas. What is the difference? I mean does one carry a stiffer punishment and higher fines. I was wondering for my best friend got a DUI. But the courts have it mixed up as a DWI on the paperwork and should he leave it [...]

If you’ve been caught for a DUI, does that completely disqualify you from becoming a pilot?

tom l asked: i got a DUI a few years ago and got a PBJ (probation before judgement). Is that an automatic disqualification?