Class U Felony DUI & Accident With No Injuries
A class U felony DUI and accident with no injuries carries penalties which may vary from state to state. Every state has a specific blood alcohol content limit, also known as the BAC, which determines the technical definition of "drunk driving" in that state.
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Status
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The 'U' in class 'U' felony stands for 'undesignated,' which means the designation of the crime as a felony or misdemeanor is deferred until the offender completes probation. If the person complies with probation or completes it with very minor violations, he will receive a misdemeanor designation. However, if he cannot complete probation successfully, he will receive a felony charge.
Solutions
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Several punitive sanctions for the problem of drinking and driving have proven effective. According to the University of New York at Potsdam, automatic license revocation, jail terms and placing ignition interlock devices on vehicles, have all been shown to effectively deter DUIs.
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Warning
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The state of New York has passed legislation which enhances penalties for drinking and driving in several categories. If the driver has a passenger under the age of 16 in the vehicle, he will receive a prison sentence which may be up to four years long, even without an accident. If the driver is under 21, he will lose his license for a year for drunk driving. If he has a commercial driver's license, his license will be revoked for a minimum of one year if his BAC is .04 or higher.
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