Just like in majority of other states, certain Oregon drunk driving penalties apply not only when you get convicted under dui charges but also when you refuse to take the field sobriety test. When you refuse to take the test at the time of dui stop, you attract additional penalties, which remain applicable even if all charges against you get dismissed in the court room. As per the Implied Consent Law applicable in the state of Oregon, the refusal generally results in an immediately license suspension followed by a court hearing, where the exact period of license suspension is determined if you are found to be at fault.
Oklahoma Drunk Driving Penalties
November 2, 2010 By
When you get convicted under dui charges in this state, you will have to face certain Oklahoma drunk driving penalties. Certain additional penalties are also applicable if you refuse to take the chemical test to determine the blood alcohol concentration level. The refusal may result in an immediate suspension of your driving license for a period ranging from six months to thirty-six months. It is important to note that the punishment awarded for the refusal to take the field sobriety test is mandatory and remains intact even if the charges against you get dismissed in the court room and you do not get convicted. The conviction attracts the following penalties.
Ohio Drunk Driving Penalties
November 1, 2010 By
As per the state laws, there are provisions for certain Ohio drunk driving penalties for those who drive with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher. For commercial drivers, the BAC limit is 0.04 while for under-21 drivers, the BAC limit is 0.02 only.
North Dakota Drunk Driving Penalties
October 31, 2010 By
North Dakota follows zero tolerance laws regarding dui cases. North Dakota drunk driving penalties can include license suspension, fine, and also jail imprisonment. Besides that, there can be several other punishments also. Even refusal to take the chemical test attracts additional penalties. It is very6 important to note that every time you get convicted, you will have to obtain a SR22 insurance coverage. Even if the period of license suspension is over, if you do not have this SR22 insurance coverage, your license will remain suspended. Following is a brief rundown on other penalties.
North Carolina Drunk Driving Penalties
October 30, 2010 By
Driving while impaired is a serious offence in this state and attracts certain North Carolina drunk driving penalties. The exact level of penalties depends upon an array of different factors, which have been described below. Even the refusal to take the chemical test when stopped under the suspicion of impaired driving attracts certain penalties. As per the Implied Consent law, you must take the test when asked to else your driving license will immediately be suspended for an initial period of thirty days; this will followed by a court hearing, where the court may impose an addition twelve months of suspension if you are found guilty.
New York Drunk Driving Penalties
October 29, 2010 By
Those who get convicted under dui charges attract certain New York drunk driving penalties. Even refusal to take the chemical test when stopped under the suspicion of drunk driving is also treated as a serious offence and results in additional mandatory penalties. As per the Implied Consent Law applicable in the state of New York, the refusal will result in the suspension of your driving license for at least a period of twelve months. Besides that, for the first time refusal, you will also have to pay an additional mandatory fine of $500; for the second time refusal, the fine is $750.