Driving While Impaired (DWI)

Driving while impaired: DWI is the offense of operating a motor vehicle in a mentally or physically impaired condition, which contain the consumption of enough alcohol (or drugs) to raise one’s blood alcohol content above the statutory limit. Penalties for this offense vary from State to State.

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In 2005, over 50% of drivers involved in fatal crashes had a BAC of .16 or higher. The average BAC recorded was an unbelievable .17 - almost twice the legal limit! Drivers with a BAC over the limit of .08 are nine times more likely to have a prior DWI conviction.

Driving While Impaired - Child Fatality Statistics:

• 48% of drivers involved in child pedestrian fatalities had consumed alcohol.
• In 2005, 414 children were killed.
• 224 of the children killed were in the vehicle with the impaired driver.
• 21% of child auto fatalities are due to alcohol.

In 2004, law enforcement arrested over 1.4 million drivers for DWI. Driving while impaired is not simply a problem, it's an epidemic. Be part of the solution - don't drink while impaired.

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Have you or someone you know been charged with a DWI? If so, contact one of our experienced DWI laywers in your area today!