
DUI or DWI are serious criminal charges, and we recommend that
no one represent themselves in such a matter.
Driving
under the influence, or DUI, means driving or operating a motor
vehicle in a public place while intoxicated. It is usually a misdemeanor.
This offense can also be defined as a DWI, or driving while intoxicated,
or an OWI meaning operating while intoxicated. All three charges
are punishable to differing degrees depending on California's
laws and the judges criteria.
Driving
while impaired, DWI is operating a vehicle while "under the
influence" is not limited to alcohol consumption. It encompasses
any unlawful drug and drug prescription. In short, driving while
impaired is almost anything consumed or injected which adversely
effects a driver's ability to operate a vehicle safely is subject
to legal scrutiny. This is considered to be a DWI.
Should
you decide against retaining our services for your drunk driving
matter, we still strongly suggest you seek legal counsel experienced
in criminal defense for advice.