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How Much Does a First Offense DUI Cost?
We surveyed readers in different parts of the country who had been arrested for a first-offense DUI to find out how much they paid to resolve their case.
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What Should I Expect If I Get a Second DUI?
The consequences of a DUI are always serious, even for a first offense. But the penalties are further enhanced for second-offense DUIs.
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What Should I Expect If I Get a Third DUI?
When does a DUI count as a third offense? And what are the penalties if I’m convicted?
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What Is a “Restricted” or “Hardship” License?
When your license gets suspended for a DUI or some other traffic violation, it’s often possible to obtain a hardship license for driving to and from places like work and school.
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Getting a Job After a DUI Conviction
Many employers will investigate your driving history, and some will involve it in their hiring decisions.
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Ignition Interlock Devices: Costs and Requirements
Read about how ignition interlock devices (IIDs) work, how much IIDs cost, and what happens if you try to evade detection by tampering with or tricking an IID.
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DUI Alcohol Breathalyzer Tests
Read about the breathalyzers that police use in DUI cases to prove a driver's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in court, and the consequences of refusing a breath test.
DUI Laws Related to Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
DUI Laws Related to Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
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Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
Driving under the influence of drugs is illegal in every state. Read about how DUI/DWI laws apply when a motorist is caught driving while high on drugs.
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Can I Get a DUI for Driving High on Marijuana?
How DUI laws apply to motorists who drive while high on marijuana, and the penalties for a conviction.
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California’s Open Container Laws and Violation Penalties
California’s open container laws generally prohibit consumption and possession of open containers of alcohol and marijuana in a motor vehicle. Read about the specifics of these laws and the penalties for a violation.
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North Carolina’s Open Container Law and Violation Penalties
North Carolina’s open container laws prohibit transporting an open container of alcohol in the passenger area of a vehicle.
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Michigan’s Open Container Law and Violation Penalties
Michigan’s open container law prohibits both drivers and passengers from transporting or possessing an open container of alcoholic liquor in a motor vehicle. Read about the specifics, including the exceptions and penalties.
