Tag Archives: felony

Stars Are Not Immune To DUI/DWI

March 18, 2010

Although many popular television shows and movies feature the common person (or what is supposed to be an average Joe) being arrested for DUI/DWI, even stars are not immune to being arrested. Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol or driving while intoxicated is a serious offense in most states, and can be treated like a felony or misdemeanor, depending on many different factors.

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Felony DUI trial victory

November 2, 2009

I just finished a grueling trial last week on a felony DUI. My client had been accused of DUI and refusing to submit to a breath test as well as stealing a car. My kid was looking at at least 2.5 years in prison if he had been convicted of the crime. It was the …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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