Have you ever wondered what the differences between DUI, OUI, and DWI are? They’re terms that are often mentioned in the context of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, but they’re not specifically defined very frequently.
If you recently got arrested for DUI, OUI, or DWI, you may be wondering what exactly you’re being charged with. Read on for some helpful general information, and for specific legal counsel about your case, don’t hesitate to schedule a free case evaluation with Southern California’s top DUI, OUI, and DWI defense attorney, Dan Chambers. Feel free to make an appointment with Attorney Chambers by calling the Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088, emailing dchambers@clfca.com, or using the chat box below.
DUI, OUI, and DWI definitions
Each state has their own way of defining the act of driving the influence, and the laws in each state attach certain specific penalties to anyone who is convicted of doing so. If you have friends or family in other states, they may only refer to drunk driving as DUI, or they may only use DWI, or they may use all 3 terms interchangeably.
These 3 terms all refer to the same act—driving under the influence. DUI means Driving Under the Influence, OUI means Operating Under the Influence, and DWI means Driving While Intoxicated. No matter which acronym you use, all of them point to driving while intoxicated after ingesting drugs or alcohol. They all carry serious penalties according to California law.
Prevent a DUI, OUI, or DWI conviction
If you’ve been charged with DUI, OUI, or DWI, you need to act now to prevent a conviction from permanently staining your criminal record. Contact Southern California’s top DUI defense attorney Dan Chambers of the Chambers Law Firm now for immediate assistance. Schedule your free initial consultation now by calling 714-760-4088, emailing dchambers@clfca.com, or by using the chat box below.
At your first meeting, potential clients receive personalized legal advice, and you’ll have an opportunity to get all your most pressing questions answered. Attorney Chambers will let you know what the most likely outcome of your case will be so you’ll know what to expect, and you can decide whether you’d like to continue working with Attorney Chambers throughout your DUI case.
Contact the Chambers Law Firm now to schedule your free case evaluation with Attorney Chambers. Remember: you only have 10 days from the date of your arrest to request a DMV hearing about reinstatement of your license. Act now to get your license back!
