by ahknight There has been an alarming increase in DUI accidents in the State of California lately, especially in San Diego. To put a halt, or at the very bare minimum decrease this unfortunate trend, California has passed harsher laws punishing offenders arrested for driving under the influence. Repeat offenders will find themselves held back [...]

Reader’s Question: Are California’s DUI penalties different from that of New York? Jan San Jose CA   Drunk driving laws in all states are the same, that is, each one follows the 0.08 blood alcohol level measurement as a gauge on whether or not to arrest a driver who is suspected of being drunk. California [...]

Reader’s Question: What are the New Jersey DUI Penalties for a BAC of greater than .08%? Richard Newark, NJ   The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) states that a person with a BAC of 0.08% or greater who drive is considered to be driving under the influence (DUI). The New Jersey DUI penalties for [...]

Reader’s Question: What are the penalties if you get convicted of DUI in Texas? Mike Austin TX   The state of Texas is tough on drinking and driving as evidenced by its rules concerning driving under the influence. An officer of the law can stop you anytime and ask for a breath or blood test [...]

Reader’s Question: My friend has been convicted of DUI that why she needs to get a DUI insurance here in Pennsylvania. I know it can be pretty expensive. How can I help her get low cost DUI insurance? Also, can you tell me something about Pennsylvania dui penalties? Rica Harrisburg, PA I’m assuming that it’s [...]

Reader’s Question: What are the penalties for drunk driving in New York and California? Kimberly New York City NY   Since driving while intoxicated is highly dangerous, different laws have been put in place to deter people from doing the offense. These laws include guidelines, as well as, information on the different penalties for drunk [...]

Reader’s Question: How should I explain to my teenage son about drunk driving consequences so that he will be more responsible? What consequences should I tell him? Martha Indianapolis IN   Teaching teenagers about responsibility in driving can be quite easy for some parents while very difficult to those whose children are headstrong. In trying [...]

Reader’s Question: What are the penalties involved if you got charged with second offense DUI in the state of Virginia. I have two drunk driving convictions within ten years. Dan Virginia Beach, VA   The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles states that there will be a suspension applied if you get caught driving under the [...]