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These days, having that last cocktail and getting behind the wheel is playing with fire, especially if you've already been arrested for driving under the influence. Second DUI offenders face higher fines, longer revocation periods, and more time in jail. The next time someone offers you one last drink before you leave, think about the ramifications of what a second DUI can do to your life and others around you.
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a very serious offense in any state. Drinking and driving puts everyone on the road in harm's way, and DUI is not a victimless crime. In 2008, 40 percent of traffic fatalities in Idaho were alcohol-related, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In Idaho, a DUI is usually a misdemeanor; however, it can be a felony offense depending on the blood alcohol content, whether there was a collision, whether anyone was hurt and whether the accused has committed any other DUI offenses in the past 10 years,…
Driving under the influence in Idaho is considered a serious crime with life-altering repercussions. As of 2008 in the United States, someone is killed by a drunken driver every 45 minutes, totaling more than 11,000 deaths across the nation annually, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving. If you're fortunate enough to avoid an accident while driving under the influence, the complications following a DUI arrest will have major legal implications.
Idaho's state laws regarding driving under the influence, or DUI, are defined by Title 18, Section 80 of the Idaho Statutes.
