Does my state have extreme DUI laws?

Across the United States most states have a specific category of charges for what are considered extreme DUI or DWI situations. These aggravated DUI state laws are not federal but rather determined by each individual state so there are some differences in how they are defined and the consequences of the charge.  In most states anyone caught driving with a BAC of 0.08 is considered intoxicated but a BAC of almost double that or 0.15 to 0.18 is usually considered in the extreme or aggravated DUI category.

In addition to BAC levels other factors are considered by different states. These can include driving without a valid driver's license while intoxicated, seriously or fatally injuring another person in an accident or extreme damage to personal property due to the drunk driver may also be considered in other states.  Most states that have extreme DUI laws also consider having a child in the vehicle while driving under the influence or driving drunk through a school zone to rise to this level.

Extreme or aggravated DUI state laws have this type of charge falling in the felony category with significant jail time, fines and loss of the ability to operate a vehicle. All states except Washington, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Washington DC, Maryland, Maine and Florida have some type of aggravated DUI laws. Since these are very serious felony charges seeking the advice and representation by an experienced DUI attorney is essential if you or a loved one has been charged with this type of offense.