Riccola Voigt

Attorney · Thomas Jefferson School of Law

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Aggravated DUI in Illinois and Conviction Penalties
In Illinois, as in all states, it’s a crime to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher. If arrested and convicted for this crime, judges typically apply a set of minimum and maximum sentencing guidelines. When determining the sentence, judges and prosecutors commonly weigh mitigating and aggravating factors.
Oregon’s Open Container Law
Read about Oregon's open container law and the penalties for consuming and possessing open containers of alcohol in a vehicle.
Open Container Law in Texas
Texas’s open container law generally prohibits possession of open containers of alcohol in a motor vehicle. However, the law doesn’t apply to some areas of a vehicle or to passengers in certain types of vehicles.
Florida’s Open Container Law
With certain exceptions, Florida prohibits drinking alcohol and possessing open containers of alcohol in a vehicle. Read about the details of Florida's open container law and the penalties for a violation.
Virginia’s Alcohol Open Container Law and Violation Penalties
Virginia’s open container law and the penalties for drinking alcohol and possessing an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle.
Iowa’s Open Container Law and Ticket Penalties
Under Iowa’s open container law, drivers and passengers are generally prohibited from possessing open containers of alcohol in a vehicle. Learn about the specifics of the law and the penalties for a violation
Kentucky’s Open Container Law and Violation Penalties
Kentucky’s open container law generally prohibits drivers and passengers from possessing open containers of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles. Read about the law's specifics, including the penalties for a violation.
Ohio’s Alcohol Open Container Law and Violation Penalties
In Ohio, consumption of alcohol and possession of open containers of alcohol in motor vehicles is generally prohibited, with two exceptions. Violation of the open container law is a misdemeanor offense.
Georgia’s Open Container Law and Ticket Penalties
Drinking alcohol and possessing open containers of alcohol is generally prohibited by drivers and passengers. However, Georgia’s open container law allows for several exceptions to the general prohibition.
Washington’s Alcohol and Marijuana Open Container Laws and Violation Penalties
Washington generally prohibits consumption and possession of open containers of alcohol and marijuana in motor vehicles. Read about the laws' specifics and the penalties for an open container ticket.
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