Tag Archives: drunk driving

Differences and Similarities Between DWI and OUI in Maine

November 11, 2010

Beside the obvious, there are a few basic differences, and some similarities, between being charged with a DWI and an OUI in the state of Maine. Like most of the rest of the United States, a DWI means that you were driving while intoxicated, without drugs being involved, based on one of a few deciding …Continue Reading →

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Maine DUI & Diabetes

October 6, 2009

If you are a diabetic and you were arrested for a DUI, you may have been wrongly charged. Now, the key word is may. Many different factors come into play for diabetics. †There are two states that a diabetic needs to be concerned about: hypo and hyperglycemic. Hyperglycemia occurs when there are very high levels …Continue Reading →

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The Law Office of William T. Bly
OUI - Operating Under the Influence.
This is Maine's legal definition for drunk driving. OUI includes automobiles, snowmobiles, watercraft and ATVs. OUI encompasses drug impaired driving as well as drunk driving.
DWI - Driving While Intoxicated.
This term is used in some jurisdictions to describe drunk driving, including New Hampshire.
DUI - Driving Under the Influence.
This is the most commonly used term in most jurisdictions throughout the U.S. to describe drunk driving.
OWI - Operating While Intoxicated.
This term is used by only a few jurisdictions to describe drunk driving.

For simplicity sake, DUI & OUI will be used interchangeably on this website.

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