When someone says DUI, the first thought in most people’s heads is the DUI of a .08 BAC or greater. While this may be the primarily advertised form of intoxicated driving, the legal definition of a DUI has evolved. As more mind-altering substances are legalized and developed in the US, the law also grows to reflect such substances. Many state governments are updating their legislature to include the verbiage of “driving while under the influence of alcohol, other drugs, intoxication compounds, or any combination thereof” to be more precise regarding the laws in place. Unfortunately, many people seem to have missed this legislative update, resulting in them being arrested for a DUI they had no intention of committing. To update you on what types of a DUI there are, here is an explanation of six different types.
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