Drunk Driving FAQ
Answers to your questions on legal limits, chemical tests and hiring a lawyer in the event you're charged with driving under the influence.
» How drunk or high does someone have to be before he can be convicted of driving under the influence?
How can the police find out whether a driver is under the influence?
Do I have to take a blood, breath, or urine test if asked to do so by the police?
If I'm stopping for driving under the influence, am I entitled to talk to an attorney before I decide which chemical test to take?
If I'm stopped for driving under the influence, can a police officer ask me questions without reading me my rights?
I've been charged with drunk driving. Should I get a lawyer?
I was pulled over at a roadblock and asked to wait and answer a police officer's questions. Is this legal?
How drunk or high does someone have to be before he can be convicted of driving under the influence?
In most states, it's illegal to drive a car while "impaired" by the effects of alcohol or drugs (including prescription drugs). This means that there must be enough alcohol or drugs in the driver's body to prevent him from thinking clearly or driving safely. Many people reach this level well before they'd be considered "drunk" or "stoned." States vary as to the blood alcohol content (BAC) level that constitutes a DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated).
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