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DUI

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-001776

An acronym for driving under the influence, referring to the criminal offense of operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs. This violation is prosecuted under state laws, which define the legal limits for blood alcohol content and the types of impairing substances. Penalties for a DUI conviction can include fines, license suspension, and mandatory alcohol education programs.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-001776
FieldLaw
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001776",
  "term": "DUI",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "An acronym for driving under the influence, referring to the criminal offense of operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs. This violation is prosecuted under state laws, which define the legal limits for blood alcohol content and the types of impairing substances. Penalties for a DUI conviction can include fines, license suspension, and mandatory alcohol education programs.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/dui/"
}

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