what's the diff'rence in the two - driving while intoxicated vs. driving under the influence - ?????? thank you :-)
2007-06-28 05:46:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
DWI = Driving While Intoxicated. An alcohol related offense.
DUI = Driving Under the Influence. Any impairing substance. May also be used for alcohol, usally the more severe cases.
DUI usually has a stiffer penalty.
2007-06-29 11:22:08 · answer #1 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-03 22:05:15 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think of it rather is staring on the state, the definitions and repercussions of a DUI or DWI cost selection. LOt of states use words interchangeably, as they're legally taken care of by fact an identical crime. some states differentiate between DUI and DWI offenses, even in spite of the incontrovertible fact that, with a DUI regularly being the lesser cost. In those situations, DUIs regularly represent much less intoxication, as desperate via a individual's blood alcohol content fabric (BAC) on the time of arrest.
2016-10-19 02:33:28 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it varies state to state, but here in Texas, DUI just applies to minors (under 21) because any amount of alcohol in their system (even if it's under the legal amount for adults) is illegal.
DWI is for everyone who is over the legal limit.
2007-06-28 06:10:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DUI means its in the car and you could get it
DWI means you already got it
2007-07-01 23:57:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DWI refers to just alcohol. DUI refers to alcohol or drugs.
2007-06-28 05:50:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are the same - DWI = driving while under influence
DUI = Driving under influence.
2007-06-28 05:50:36 · answer #7 · answered by K R 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
DWI: Driving while under the influence (meaning you were over the legal limit
DUI: Driving under the influence. Driving at or below the legal the legal limits.
2007-06-28 05:55:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
They are the same accept dui implies any illegal substance.
2007-06-28 07:55:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The difference is the district in which the charge it brought. The wording of the phrase may be different but the meaning is the same. Municipalities simply use the title of their choosing. Point is that they are legally the same charge and should be treated the same.
2007-06-28 06:07:42 · answer #10 · answered by johuckabee@sbcglobal.net 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋