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# \[5] 1 - Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)

**Offense Classification:** **Misdemeanor / Felony** *(Depending on BAC level, injury caused, or prior offenses)*

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#### **Definition:**

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) occurs when a person **operates a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol**, typically measured by a **blood alcohol content (BAC) at or above 0.08%**. A DUI charge may escalate based on prior offenses, injury to others, or damage caused.

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#### **Elements of the Crime:**

* The individual was **operating a motor vehicle** on a public roadway.
* The individual's **BAC exceeded the legal threshold** (0.08% or higher).
* The individual's **ability to operate the vehicle was impaired by alcohol**.
* The stop or arrest was conducted by law enforcement **under lawful conditions**.

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#### **Penalties:**

**Misdemeanor:** *(First offense, no injuries or property damage)*

* **Jail Time:** Up to 6 months
* **Fine:** Up to $5,000
* **License Suspension:** Up to 1 year

**Felony:** *(Repeat offense, injury or property damage involved)*

* **Jail Time:** 1 to 7 years
* **Fine:** Up to $15,000
* **License Suspension:** Up to 3 years

**Additional Consequences:**

* Mandatory **substance abuse education or driving safety course**
* **Vehicle impoundment**
* **Ignition interlock device** installation upon license reinstatement

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#### **Related Charges:**

[**\[5\] 2 - Driving Under the Influence (Drugs)**](/tbd-rp-department-of-justice-legal-code/unified-code-of-laws/title-6-penal-code/5-vehicular-offenses/5-2-driving-under-the-influence-drugs.md) *(If impairment was caused by narcotics or controlled substances)*\
[**\[5\] 3 - Reckless Driving**](/tbd-rp-department-of-justice-legal-code/unified-code-of-laws/title-6-penal-code/5-vehicular-offenses/5-3-reckless-driving.md) *(If vehicle operation was unsafe or endangering others)*\
[**\[5\] 12 - Vehicular Assault**](/tbd-rp-department-of-justice-legal-code/unified-code-of-laws/title-6-penal-code/5-vehicular-offenses/5-12-vehicular-assault.md) *(If DUI resulted in physical injury to another person)*\
[**\[5\] 13 - Vehicular Manslaughter**](/tbd-rp-department-of-justice-legal-code/unified-code-of-laws/title-6-penal-code/5-vehicular-offenses/5-13-vehicular-manslaughter.md) *(If DUI resulted in a fatality)*


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