There are provisions for South Carolina drunk driving penalties under three different categories based on the level of blood alcohol concentration at the time of dui arrest. The punishments are the most severe if the BAC level is more than 0.16. The lowest penalties are awarded when the BAC level is less than 0.10 but more than 0.08. There is also a third category in the middle for those with BAC level between 0.10 and 0.16. Following is a brief overview on how the penalties differ under different categories every time someone gets convicted.
Rhode Island Drunk Driving Penalties
November 5, 2010 By
Driving with a BAC level of more than 0.08 is a serious offence and attracts severe Rhode Island drunk driving penalties. The penalties apply not only when you get convicted, but also when you refuse to take the field sobriety test at the time of the dui stop. The field sobriety test is crucial to determine the level of blood alcohol concentration. If you refuse to take the test, it will be treated as a serious offence and will attract additional mandatory penalties, which will remain intact even if the charges against you get dismissed in the court. As you can see, the state of Rhode Island has enacted a zero tolerance policy when it comes to dealing with the cases of drunk driving.
Pennsylvania Drunk Driving Penalties
November 4, 2010 By
There are three categories of Pennsylvania drunk driving penalties that apply depending upon the levels of blood alcohol concentration recorded at the time of dui arrest. The three BAC levels are “0.16 And Above”, “between 0.10 and 0.159”, and “between 0.08 and 0.099”. It is also important to note that refusal to take the chemical test to determine BAC level when you are stopped under the suspicion of drunk driving is considered as very serious offence, and like many other states, in Pennsylvania also, it attracts much harsher penalties than the actual dui conviction. The exact details of the penalties are subject to the court judgment.
Oregon Drunk Driving Penalties
November 3, 2010 By
Just like in majority of other states, certain Oregon drunk driving penalties apply not only when you get convicted under dui charges but also when you refuse to take the field sobriety test. When you refuse to take the test at the time of dui stop, you attract additional penalties, which remain applicable even if all charges against you get dismissed in the court room. As per the Implied Consent Law applicable in the state of Oregon, the refusal generally results in an immediately license suspension followed by a court hearing, where the exact period of license suspension is determined if you are found to be at fault.
Oklahoma Drunk Driving Penalties
November 2, 2010 By
When you get convicted under dui charges in this state, you will have to face certain Oklahoma drunk driving penalties. Certain additional penalties are also applicable if you refuse to take the chemical test to determine the blood alcohol concentration level. The refusal may result in an immediate suspension of your driving license for a period ranging from six months to thirty-six months. It is important to note that the punishment awarded for the refusal to take the field sobriety test is mandatory and remains intact even if the charges against you get dismissed in the court room and you do not get convicted. The conviction attracts the following penalties.
Ohio Drunk Driving Penalties
November 1, 2010 By
As per the state laws, there are provisions for certain Ohio drunk driving penalties for those who drive with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher. For commercial drivers, the BAC limit is 0.04 while for under-21 drivers, the BAC limit is 0.02 only.