DUIDriving under the influence driving under the influence [of alcohol or other drugs] (DUI), driving under the combined influence of alcohol and/or other drugs, driving under the influence per se or drunk in charge [of a vehicle]. Such laws may also apply to boating (as in Canada), piloting aircraft, and even bicycling in some states such as California. 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. Dui implies any illegal substance DUI means its in the car and you could get it
In Colorado, I got a DUI and it was a lessor crime than a DWI. |
DWIDriving While Intoxicated driving while intoxicated (DWI), driving while impaired (also DWI) DWI refers to just alcohol. DWI: Driving while under the influence (meaning you were over the legal limit In Texas, DWI is for everyone who is over the legal limit. DWI means you already got it
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