Types of DUIs and The Worst Possibilities It Can Take You Into.

A standard DUI means you were drinking under the influence and was pulled over at a police checkpoint or due to erratic behavior. However, the worst can happen when there are extenuating circumstances that take the DUI into a felony DUI. Below are some of the more severe types of DUI

 First Offense DUI

This is a misdemeanor criminal offense. Such a DUI offense consists of 2 citations which will be referred to as charge 1 and charge 2. Charge 1 will apply if you were driving under a slight influence of alcohol or drugs. Charge 2 will apply if you were under the influence of your BAC exceeding the statutory limit of your state. You can expect your driving license to be suspended for 90 days by the Motor Vehicle Division. You cannot drive at all during the first 30 days while the remaining 60 days you can drive on a restricted driving license.

There are 2 more citations known as charge 3 and charge 4. Charge 3 applies if you were driving under the influence of drugs while 4 applies if you are a driver of a commercial vehicle driving with a BAC of over 0.04%.

Second Offense DUI

The second offense DUI applies if you get another DUI offense within 5 years of the first DUI conviction. In this case, your license will be revoked for a year and can only be reinstated upon reapplying and is subject to approval. This situation calls for the defendant to stay away from alcohol altogether and install a vehicle interlock device on the personal vehicles they drive. This installation will say in place for at least a year after the restoration of the driving license.

Aggravated DUI

It is bad enough to be caught up in drunken driving charge but unknown to most motorists these charges can get even worse if you were breaking the law in another way during the process. For example, if you were

•  Speeding
•  Had minors in the car
•  The offense occurred in a school zone
•  Have multiple DUI convictions
•  Have a revoked or suspended license
•  Carrying an illegal substance you increase your charges to aggravated DUI.

In this case, you can expect a more severe sentence that will carry more years or more in terms of financial restitution. A standard DUI is considered a misdemeanor and can carry more manageable sentences like having your license suspended for a while, or having black points on your license.

Interestingly, even if the current DUI is the offense, previous DUI offenses can be raised in defense or prosecution of the defendant. If you are driving with a suspended, revoked or canceled license you can get convicted of four months in prison with a 3-year suspension on your driving license.

Extreme DUI

This is an aggravated version of the 2nd DUI offense. It applies when your BAC greatly exceeds the statutory limit. In fact, it is referred to as driving under the extreme influence of intoxicating liquor. This offense carries a mandatory 30-day jail term if it is a standard DUI and 120 – six months mandatory jail time if you are charged with an extreme DUI within 5 years of prior DUI conviction.

If you have been charged with driving under the influence, you need the help of an experienced DUI attorney. Check highly referenced local attorneys in your area to find the best match for you and your case.