| Expungement of DUI/DWI Convictions |
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| If you have been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI), you have a criminal record. Contrary to popular belief, the conviction does not go off your criminal record after seven or ten years. The conviction stays on your record for life unless you do something. However, in many cases, a convicted drunk driver can have his or her record expunged. More... |
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| Overview of Underage DUI/DWI Laws |
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| The United States Congress passed the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995, which required states to enact and enforce zero-tolerance laws aimed at individuals under the age of 21 (a "juvenile") who have a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.02% or greater while operating a motor vehicle. This federal law required states to pass zero-tolerance legislation as a condition for receiving federal transportation funds. More... |
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| Use of HawkEye Infrared Device to Check for DUI/DWI |
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| A California company has created a new tool for law enforcement in the war on drinking or taking drugs and driving. The HawkEye law enforcement system is a lightweight, handheld device that captures a driver's eye behavior on either a computer or DVD. The device is now being used by police officers at select sobriety checkpoints throughout the United States. More... |
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| Penalties for DUI/DWI Offenses Involving the Operation of a Boat |
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| The United States Coast Guard and the states cooperate fully in enforcement of laws to remove impaired boat operators from the waters. Both the Coast Guard and every state impose stringent penalties for violating boating under the influence (BUI) laws. More... |
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| Criminal Offense of Failing to Provide Proof of Insurance and Registration |
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| All states require some form of vehicle registration. The registration generally lasts one year and is often renewable on the owner's birthday with the state's department of motor vehicles. Generally a registration is what allows you to get the license that makes your vehicle legal to drive on public roads. Most states require motorist to keep the vehicle's registration with the vehicle at all times. Failure to provide a vehicle registration can result in fines and suspension of your driver's license. Many states will waive or reduce fines where a motorist can subsequently produce a vehicle registration that was valid on the day it was requested. More... |
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