What is the difference between DUI and DWI?

Question

Is it by their criminal sanctions??? Any sort of help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Answer 1

Semantics. Depending on where you're located, one, or the other term will be used. It is the main violation, or citation followed by sub sections, depending on the charges.
1. DUI/DWI, driving under the influence
2. DUI/DWI, .08 or more
3. DUI/DWI, combination of alcohol/drugs
4. DUI/DWI, drugs
5. DUI/DWI, zero tolerance

Answer 2

In some states, the drunk driving laws differentiate between a DUI and a DWI, where the DUI is a lesser charge. In these states, a DUI usually signifies a lesser degree of intoxication, which is determined by a person’s blood alcohol level at the time of arrest. Sometimes, states will allow the charges of a DWI to be reduced to a DUI with the help of a defense attorney.

In the case of a reduction from a DWI to a DUI, certain conditions typically must be met, such as the incident being a first offense, the defendant’s display of remorse for the action, and a blood alcohol level that was not drastically over the legal limit.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Some states use DWI as a cover for
Driving While Impaired-
this is for those drivers who are falling asleep at the wheel, on medication that effects their driving ability,etc.

Answer 5

Different terms for the same thing.

Some states charge 'Driving Under the Influence", others chard "Driving While Intoxicated."

The offense is the same, just different terms and penalties vary from state to state, and depend on prior violations.

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Answer 6

DUI is driving under the influence ( which could mean drugs or similar) DWI is driving while intoxicated ( beer, liquor)

Answer 7

Far as I know, Driving Under the Influence and Driving while Intoxicated are one and the same.

Also, they should carry severe penalties.