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What is the difference between “DUI” and “DWI”?

April 26, 2017DUI DWI

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What is the difference between “DUI” and “DWI”?

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“DUI” typically means “Driving Under the Influence.” This may or may not include a specific alcohol level. All that is required is that the Prosecutor show that the driver was impaired by alcohol. “DWI” typically means “Driving While Intoxicated.” Intoxication is usually defined as a prohibited alcohol level (.08 in Minnesota). To complicate matters, Minnesota uses the term “Impaired Driving” which can be either impairment or a prohibited alcohol level. For more information, please go to our Common Terms Used in Drunk Driving Cases page.

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—-To better explain it, DUI is basically drinking and driving with a BAC under your states required level, and or/ under the influence or narcotics, or over the counter/prescription drugs. As a DWI is drinking and driving with a BAC over the limit. Expensive!