Several changes in Missouri drunk driving penalties have been introduced under the new laws and are effective from August 2010. For example, if you get convicted for driving under the influence of alcohol with a BAC level of 0.15 or more, it will now be considered as a Class A misdemeanor and the court may award you with more severe penalties. For more detailed and more accurate information on what kind of penalties might be applicable in your specific case, you are strongly recommended to consult an experienced Missouri dui attorney. Following is just a general outline on what kind of penalties you can expect if you get convicted for the first, second, or third and subsequent time.
Mississippi Drunk Driving Penalties
October 21, 2010 By
You will have to face certain Mississippi drunk driving penalties if you are found to be driving under influence of alcohol with a BAC level of 0.8 or higher. For commercial drivers, the BAC limit is 0.04, and for under-21 drivers, it is 0.2. It is also important to note that when you are stopped by a traffic official under the suspicion of drunk driving and are asked to take a chemical test to determine the BAC level, you must not refuse. Refusal to take the test will attract an immediate license suspension for a period of ninety days. This penalty will remain intact even if the charges against you get dismissed in the courtroom.
Minnesota Drunk Driving Penalties
October 20, 2010 By
When you get convicted in a dui case or refuse to take the chemical test when stopped under the suspicion of dui, you will have to face certain Minnesota drunk driving penalties. Minnesota is one of those few states that have imposed a no-tolerance policy for these types of offences. The Implied Consent Law applies in this state not just for cars, but also for snowmobiles, boats, RVs, and ATV’s. The process of license reinstatement is also very difficult and expensive, as it involves an a chemical assessment, a drivers license application, a DWI knowledge test, and an additional $680 reinstatement fee.
Massachusetts Drunk Driving Penalties
October 18, 2010 By
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offence and attracts severe Massachusetts drunk driving penalties. The severity increases with the number of offence committed and within what period. Implied Consent law in this state makes it mandatory for all drivers to co-operate when they are stopped under the suspicion of dui. This co-operation means they must take the chemical test when asked to. Refusal to take the test will be treated as additional serious offence, which will attract additional penalties.
Maine Drunk Driving Penalties
October 17, 2010 By
Certain changes have been introduced to Maine drunk driving penalties after the state passed some new dui laws in 2010. As per the new laws, people who committed second or third dui offence before September 1, 2008 can apply to get their license suspension terminated, but it will be mandatory for them to get an ignition interlock device installed in all those vehicles that they operate. It means, their driving license may again be suspended if they are found to be driving a vehicle without this device.
Louisiana Drunk Driving Penalties
October 16, 2010 By
The BAC limit in Louisiana is same as in the most of other states – 0.08 for general drivers, 0.02 for under-21 drivers, and 0.04 for commercial drivers. Certain Louisiana drunk driving penalties will be applicable if you are caught while driving under the influence of alcohol with a BAC level of more than the allowed limit. It is also important for you to keep in mind that Louisiana also makes it mandatory for all drivers to take chemical test when the traffic officers ask them for it.