What is a DUI/DWI?

A DUI/DWI stands for "driving under the influence" or "driving while intoxicated". This is a crime in California which occurs when a person is caught operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol or both. A DUI/DWI involves the impairment of a person’s physical and mental abilities due to the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, which makes their driving unsafe. A person can face charges for a DUI/DWI if they are found to have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or higher, even if their driving performance is not noticeably impaired. Additionally, a person can be charged with a DUI/DWI if they are found to be driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, even if their BAC is lower than .08. The consequences of a DUI/DWI conviction in California vary depending on the nature of the offense. Penalties can include fines, jail time, community service, license suspension, and mandatory alcohol/drug education programs. Convicted drivers can also face severe restrictions on their personal freedom, and may even need to install an ignition interlock device in their vehicles.

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