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What Does A DUI Mean?

DUI is an abbreviation for “Driving Under the Influence”. You have committed a DUI if you have driven under the influence of: Alcohol Drugs The combination of alcohol and drugs DUI is most commonly associated with drunk driving. Having alcohol in your blood, though, may not be enough to be…
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Are DUI and DWI the Same Thing?

DUI and DWI are the two most common abbreviations used to described driving under the influence of intoxicating substances that impair driving abilities. DUI means “Driving Under the Influence” DWI means “Driving While Intoxicated” In general, both terms describe the same thing – impaired driving due to alcohol or drugs.…
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Does a DUI Affect Buying a Car?

Car dealers do not care how bad a driver is when selling cars. They sell to both good and bad drivers, even to DUI drivers. When buying a car, you’ll be asked to provide a document for identification. If your driving license has been suspended, you may provide an ID…
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What Is The Ambien Sleep Related Driving Law?

Ambien is a powerful drug that helps eliminate or reduce anxiety in people. It is also a powerful sleep aid that can cause a person to sleepwalk or ‘sleep drive’. Can I Get The Charges Dismissed Due To Sleep Driving? As long as there was nothing else found in your…
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How Does a DUI Affect Your Life?

Life after being convicted for a DUI is not the same anymore. It will affect your life immediately, but some of the consequences may be long-lasting. The most likely consequences include: Going to jail for a few days to several months Paying monetary fines Having an ignition interlock device installed…
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Can Interlock Detect Drugs?

No, interlock cannot detect drugs. It can only detect the presence of alcohol, and the presence of alcohol can be in mouthwash, energy drinks, food and other substances, so be careful. below is a list. What Causes A Failed Interlock Ignition Test? A lot of different things can make a…
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How Long After Drinking Does Interlock Detect Alcohol?

Your BAC level must be below .04 to pass the breathalyzer for interlock. One drink is about .03 BAC, and it takes about 1 hour for that to clear your system. Our best advice is don’t try cutting it close. You risk going back to court, jail or an extended…
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Does a DUI Affect Your Credit Score?

A DUI conviction will affect your credit score. The conviction is part of your criminal record held at the Department of Justice and does not appear on the credit report. Financial institutions do not make background checks, hence they don’t look at clients’ criminal records. A DUI may affect your…
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Can Interlock Detect Drugs?

No, the ignition interlock device can only detect the presence of alcohol. However, if caught driving under the influence of any drug while using an interlock device means you are committing a second offense and it can be charged separately if you fail a sobriety test after getting pulled over. …
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Will Enterprise Rent a Car to Someone with a DUI?

Car rental agencies will not check your criminal history, they just need your Driver’s License and for you to sign an agreement on liability or in some cases, proof of insurance.  The laws do not restrict rent-a-car companies on whether to serve customers with a DUI in their records. Most…
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