Is drunk driving a criminal case?

There are two types of punishment resulting from being convicted of a "Driving under the Influence" (DUI) (also known as an OWI, DWI, or OVI in different states) charge. The first ... The conviction goes on your criminal record and whether you can later remove (or "expunge") it depends on the charges and your state's laws. read more

Examples of Two Drunk Driving Cases The following is a story of two typical criminal defendants who have been charged with a DUI/DWI (driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs). Duncan Smith is a first time offender with a clean record. read more

Drunk Driving: Criminal vs. Civil Cases Drunk driving and the resulting car accidents are a huge problem in our country. Every day 28 Americans die in alcohol-related vehicle accidents, according to the Center for Disease Control. read more

” In the US, yes, being arrested for drunk driving is a criminal matter. In most places I know of, the first “basic" DUI is a misdemeanor. read more