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1. Greenberg, Richard: DUI, DWI, OUI and OUIL are all terms for driving drunk (drunk driving) at or above a certain level of alcohol. Well over a million drivers (1.5) are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs in the United States every year. Even though all states have lowered blood alcohol levels to .08, every state has its own laws and consequences for driving under the influence (DUI), driving while intoxicated (DWI), operating under the influence (OUI) or operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL). In addition to drunk driving being a criminal matter (court matter and a crime) it is also an administrative matter pertaining to the drivers license (immediate, mandatory and automatic license suspension). Immediate driver license suspension laws for alcohol-impaired drivers, refers to administrative per se (APS), automatic license revocation (ARL) or on-the-spot license suspension laws. These laws are different for each state and each one has it own automatic license suspension consequences. License suspension or revocation traditionally follows conviction for alcohol-impaired driving. Under a procedure called administrative license suspension, licenses are taken before conviction when a driver fails or refuses to take a chemical test. Because administrative license suspension laws are independent of criminal procedures and are invoked right after arrest, they've been found to be more effective than traditional post-conviction sanctions. Forty-one states and the District of Columbia have administrative license suspension laws.
2. Savyon Grant: An individual should cooperate with authorities following an arrest for DWI or DUI. Following directions and submitting to breath test requirements is essential. To refuse the breathalyzer test may result in penalties identical to a DWI or DUI conviction. However, do not divulge information of any kind until you have met and consulted with an experienced DWI defense attorney. In any DWI or DUI arrest, the state mandates serious consequences for a convicted driver. Police Procedures In the unfortunate event of a drunk driving arrest, the officer is required by law to record the results of roadside sobriety tests. Blood, urine, and breathalyzer tests may also be administered if you are taken into custody. You should make mental notes of every facet of the process, but do not discuss your observations with anyone but your legal counsel. Various aspects of police procedure during your arrest can be vital to a successful defense of your rights and interests, which is always our DWI defense objective.