Driving While Intoxicated / DWI

The acronyms associated with drunk driving vary from state-to-state, but in quite a few areas this offense is known as DWI or driving while intoxicated.

When individuals are arrested for drinking and driving, the charge and potential punishment depends upon the DWI law for that particular jurisdiction. Driving while intoxicated carries with it a wide variety of punishments depending on the number of times that the individual has been arrested for DWI and other factors.

Upon conclusion of the DWI case, depending on the situation, the defendant may be assigned to house arrest or probation. He or she may have to perform community service and pay fines as well.