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Is DUI (driving under the influence) the same as DWI (driving while intoxicated)?

April 26, 2017driving DUI DWI influence intoxicated

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Is DUI (driving under the influence) the same as DWI (driving while intoxicated)?

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These terms are essentially used interchangeably in Virginia. Police will typically charge a person with driving while intoxicated if a person has been drinking alcohol, while they will call it driving under the influence if the person has been using drugs.