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(For drivers under the age of 21, the limit is .02%.) Before political groups, such as MADD (http://www.madd.org) , took over the legislative process, to get a DUI conviction in Kentucky the government had to prove driver was "under the influence of alcohol." This type of case is pursued even if no alcohol content test result exists from a blood, breath or urine test . Most cases in which a suspected impaired driver refuses a chemical test of his or her blood, breath or urine are prosecuted as "under the influence" cases. Cases in which the driver does not test above the legal limit can be prosecuted as "under the influence" cases. Now, drunk driving cases can be brought even if there is no impairment to a person's driving, due to the per se laws. These laws criminalize driving based upon the "science" of blood or breath alcohol testing , and being above a certain level, even if there is nothing whatsoever wrong with the way the person is driving. Kentucky "repeat offender" status for DUI cases is determined based upon a five-year "lookback" period . This status is used for purposes of increased mandatory minimum punishment. This "lookback" period has nothing to do with how long a DUI remains on your record. For purposes of Kentucky law, the "lookback" period is calculated from arrest date to arrest date. top First offense Kentucky DUI Cases are punished as follows: Fine: $200.00-$500.00 (plus statutory service fee of $250.00 and other miscellaneous costs.) Jail: 48 hours to 30 days. Under Kentucky law for a first offender, either a fine or jail must be imposed. Community Service: In lieu of a fine or imprisonment or both, an offender can apply to the judge for permission to enter a community labor program for not less than 48 hours nor more than 30 days. License Suspension: For Kentucky residents 21 and over when arrested, a District Judge can impose a license suspension between 30 and 120 days. A hardship license is available if the suspension is more than 30 days. Drivers under 21 will be suspended for 30 days to six months and can have a hardship license. After the license suspension and completion of alcohol treatment , drivers may be reinstated. Alcohol and Drug Assessment and Treatment: Ninety days . Any non-Kentucky driver's home state licensing agency (DMV, DPS, etc.) will receive notice from the Kentucky Department of Transportation if any license suspension or case disposition (conviction or plea) occurs in Kentucky and the non-resident's license is involved. In almost all cases, a guilty plea or guilty verdict in a DUI in Kentucky will cause a suspension to occur in the non-resident's home state. A "not guilty" verdict or other non-DUI disposition of the case will prevent such consequences. These suspensions can be lengthier and reinstatement more onerous. This puts a premium on winning the case, or obtaining a non-DUI disposition. DUI Second Offense DUI Third Offense DUI Fourth Offense Drivers Under 21 top Aggravating Factors The new DUI law in Kentucky, effective October 1, 2000, establishes a list of six aggravating factors, which, if present, double the mandatory minimum jail sentence which must be imposed and which cannot be probated or conditionally discharged. Aggravating factors only act to enhance minimum jail sentences. Aggravating factors do not enhance fines, fees and license suspensions. The aggravating factors are: Operating a motor vehicle in excess of thirty (30) miles per hour above the speed limit; Operating a motor vehicle in the wrong direction on a limited access highway; Operating a motor vehicle that causes an accident resulting in death or serious physical injury; Operating a motor vehicle while the alcohol concentration in the operator's blood or breath is 0.18 or more as measured by a test or tests of a sample of the operator's blood or breath taken within two (2) hours of cessation of operation of the motor vehicle; Refusing to submit to any test of one's blood, breath or urine requested by an officer having reasonable grounds to believe the person was operating or in physical control of a motor vehicle in violation of the DUI laws; Operating a motor vehicle that is transporting a passenger under the age of twelve (12) years old. Mandatory minimum jail sentences for a DUI with an aggravating factor are: First Offense: Four days; Second Offense: 14 days; Third Offense: 60 days; and Fourth Offense: 240 days. The aggravating factors do not apply to under-21 DUIs. There is no prohibition on dismissal by the prosecution of the aggravated circumstance to avoid the minimum mandatory sentence. For a first offense, the aggravating factor must be present at the time of operation of the motor vehicle. This excludes imposition of the mandatory minimum jail sentence for refusals since refusals cannot occur at the time of operation of a motor vehicle. top "Refusal" Penalties If you are operating or in physical control of a motor vehicle anywhere in Kentucky you are deemed to have given your consent to one or more tests of your blood, breath, or urine for purposes of determining alcohol concentration. This is called the implied consent law. At the testing site, at the time a chemical test is requested, you shall be informed that: a refusal may be used against you in court as evidence and will result in revocation of your driver's license; if you refuse and are subsequently convicted of DUI you will be subject to a mandatory jail sentence which is twice as long as the mandatory jail sentence imposed if you submit to the tests; and if you refuse you will not be able to obtain a hardship license. If you submit to the requested tests, you have the right to a test or tests of your blood performed by a person of your choosing within a reasonable time and at your expense. You must be advised of this right and specifically asked, "Do you want such a test?" Remember you must submit to all requested police chemical tests, except a portable breath test, before you have the right to an independent test. Even if you are acquitted of the DUI at trial, the court shall impose the appropriate license suspension for refusing to submit to a chemical test. For a DUI first offense refusal, a driver's license shall be suspended for 30 days to 120 days. For a DUI second offense refusal, a driver's license shall be suspended for 12 months to 18 months. For a DUI third offense refusal, a driver's license shall be suspended for 24 months to 36 months. For a DUI fourth offense refusal, a driver's license shall be suspended for sixty (60) months. Right to a Lawyer Kentucky drunk driving law is unique in one key respect: If arrested for DUI, you now must be afforded an opportunity to attempt to contact a lawyer. The opportunity is for not less than ten minutes or more than 15 minutes during the observation period prior to a breath test or at the hospital prior to blood or urine testing. Failure to contact a lawyer during this time does not excuse you of the obligation to take the chemical test. top :: Previous page :: :: top :: | Site map | Terms and Conditions | Legal Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Contact us at 1 800 DUI LAWS | 1 800 DUI LAWS. All rights reserved.

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HOME PAGE FIND IT FAST Most Read News Recent Comments Death Notices Crime / Police Notes Editorial Letters to Editor Columns Weather DWI Ballot & News Topic List SANTA FE GUIDES Visitors Guide Hotel Search Our Magazines Residents Guide Spirituality / Support Restaurants PHOTOS INTERACTIVE Forums Readers' News Blogs ARTS & LEISURE Music & Arts Musicians Directory Movie Times TV Listings Games & Puzzles NEWS Santa Fe / NM Nation / World Middle East Politics En Espanol Water / Fire Nature / Outdoors Education Health Science / Tech In Depth Reports Communities Sports Resource Guides Gen Next SHOP LOCALLY Display Ads Business Directory Real Estate/Virt Tours CLASSIFIEDS Jobs Real Estate Rentals Cars & Trucks Animals Personals Merchandise All Other News : Features , DWI Special Report DWI Timeline print | email this story The New Mexican January 25, 2004 1913 First New Mexico State Legislature passes first anti-DWI law. Penalties established were fines between $25 and $100 and between 30 and 90 days in jail. 1919 State raises DWI penalties to $1,000 and one year in jail. 1946 First national highway-safety conference. 1953 New York enacts nation's first implied-consent law, where all drivers agree to give their consent to blood and/or breath testing when suspected of driving drunk. A refusal to submit results in an automatic one-year revocation of a driver's license. 1954 Breathalyzer introduced. 1956 Congress authorizes the interstate-highway system. 1964 Study shows the risk of a crash increases as more alcohol is consumed. 1968 First major report to Congress on DWI. 1969 New Mexico enacts implied-consent law. 1974 Congress mandates speed limit of 55 mph. 1980 Mothers Against Drunk Driving founded. 1982 Presidential task force on drunken driving formed. 1983 A driver in New Mexico can be convicted of DWI for driving with a blood-alcohol concentration of .10 or more. New Mexico enacts dram-shop law, making businesses liable for the sale of alcohol to an intoxicated person or minor who subsequently causes death or injury. 1984 A driver in New Mexico can lose his or her license for driving with a blood-alcohol concentration of .10 or more. New Mexico qualifies for federal funding of DWI prevention. 1986 MADD establishes institutes to train volunteers to support victims of DWI and to serve as victim advocates in court. 1987 New Mexico raises speed limit to 65 mph on rural interstate highways. State Court of Appeals holds sobriety checkpoints as constitutional. 1988 New Mexico enacts mandatory six-month sentence for fourth DWI offense. National Omnibus Anti-Drug Abuse Act extends to victims of DWI the same rights to compensation offered to victims of other crimes. Another amendment creates incentives for states to pass key DWI laws. Another law requires warnings on alcohol containers. 1989 New Mexico enacts law making it illegal to have an open container of alcohol in a vehicle. 1990 U.S. Supreme Court approves sobriety checkpoints. Three New Mexico cities lower legal limit for blood-alcohol content to .08. 1991 Public-opinion survey ranks drunken driving as the No. 1 problem on the nation's highways. 1992 Gordon House, who admitted drinking seven beers before getting behind the wheel, drives the wrong way on Interstate 40 west of Albuquerque and collides with a car driven by the Cravens family on Christmas Eve. Paul Cravens survives the crash, but his wife, Melanie, and their three daughters are killed. 1993 Alcohol-related traffic deaths drop to 30-year low. Spurred by the House/Cravens crash, landmark DWI legislation passed in New Mexico, including such measures as dropping the legal blood-alcohol limit from .10 to .08, making a fourth DWI conviction a felony and creating mandatory jail time for second and subsequent offenses. 1994 National survey shows the public is increasingly less tolerant of drunken drivers and more supportive of stiffer penalties against them. 1995 National DWI fatalities rise for the first time in a decade. 1997 New Mexico requires fingerprinting of all convicted DWI offenders. National Youth Summit to Prevent Underage Drinking is held. 1998 Law passed closing drive-up liquor windows. 1999 Offenders convicted of DWI can apply for a limited license if they install an ignition-interlock device in their vehicle. Judges are empowered to require the interlock devices as a condition of probation. 2002 Legislation requires the installation of ignition-interlock devices on all second or subsequent DWI convictions or for first-time offenders who record a blood-alcohol content of at least 0.16, twice the legal limit. New Mexico Supreme Court upholds constitutionality of Albuquerque city ordinance that permits forfeiture of the vehicles used by repeat drunken drivers. The ruling declares the ordinance is not double jeopardy. 2003 State law allows tribal convictions to be counted as prior offenses in New Mexico. Comment on this story Register now to start posting comments immediately. If you have already registered, log in to your existing account By posting, you agree to abide by our Forum Rules . Search engine optimization and website marketing provided by Trafficdeveloper Privacy Policy / Terms of Use | ©2006, Santa Fe New Mexican, all rights reserved. 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DUI Attorneys Home About LawInfo Contact us Site Map Legal Headlines Document Preparation Consumer Resources Business Resources Attorney Programs Legal Experts -- DUI Attorneys Document Preparation Legal FAQs FAQs en Español Canadian FAQs Legal News Legal Forms Center Canadian Forms Legal Audio Guides Financial Calculators Legal Discussion Boards Legal Dictionary Helpful Law Tips Media Partners Home > Drunk Driving Defense > DUI -- Drunk Driving Defense Attorney Search Enter your area code, or search for a lawyer by city and state. - OR - State AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY CAN PR UK OT DUI Attorneys What Do DUI Attorneys Do? DUI is generally is interpreted as an acronym for Driving Under the Influence. By far, the most common impairing substance is alcohol. However, all states and the District of Columbia also prohibit driving under the influence of prescription and illegal drugs, other controlled substances and toxic vapors (sniffing or huffing paint fumes, butane, paint thinner and similar chemicals). Similar to other drunk driving offenses, a person is guilty of DUI when he or she drives or is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle and is under the influence of alcoholic beverages or any chemical or controlled substance to the extent that his or her mental faculties are impaired or when his or her blood alcohol level (BAC) is above the legal limit for the state. DUI and other offenses involving the operation of a vehicle while intoxicated are criminal law matters, which could potentially incur a felony conviction and possibly a prison sentence, depending on how serious the charges are. Whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or felony offense, you should contact a DUI attorney immediately if you are arrested. Contact a LawInfo Lead Counsel qualified DUI attorney for your case or for that of your friend or loved one. New "Per Se" Offense Has Been Enacted In recent years, all 50 states and the District of Columbia have enacted a second, "per se", offense: driving with an excessive blood-alcohol concentration (typically 08%). BOTH offenses are charged, and you can even be convicted of both. DMV Administrative Actions In addition to the criminal DUI charges brought, your state's department of motor vehicles can also take a variety of administrative actions against you whether or not you are actually convicted. Please refer to "Drunk Driving Defense" for more information about this and other criminal charges that may be brought. Should I hire a DUI attorney? Because DUI laws are so complex, you not only need to hire a DUI attorney , but one who specifically specializes in DUI defense. DUI attorney s know that some of the enforcement and judicial procedures are unconstitutional and violate motorists' rights. They are more well versed with the different sobriety tests and their varying accuracy levels. Don't give up your rights. Contact an experienced DUI lawyer who understands your particular needs and situation. To begin your search, select a DUI attorney. Alabama DUI Lawyers Alaska DUI Lawyers Arizona DUI Lawyers Arkansas DUI Lawyers California DUI Lawyers Colorado DUI Lawyers Connecticut DUI Lawyers Delaware DUI Lawyers Washington DC DUI Lawyers Florida DUI Lawyers Georgia DUI Lawyers Hawaii DUI Lawyers Idaho DUI Lawyers Illinois DUI Lawyers Indiana DUI Lawyers Iowa DUI Lawyers Kansas DUI Lawyers Kentucky DUI Lawyers Louisiana DUI Lawyers Maine DUI Lawyers Maryland DUI Lawyers Massachusetts DUI Lawyers Michigan DUI Lawyers Minnesota DUI Lawyers Mississippi DUI Lawyers Missouri DUI Lawyers Montana DUI Lawyers Nebraska DUI Lawyers Nevada DUI Lawyers New Hampshire DUI Lawyers New Jersey DUI Lawyers New Mexico DUI Lawyers New York DUI Lawyers North Carolina DUI Lawyers North Dakota DUI Lawyers Ohio DUI Lawyers Oklahoma DUI Lawyers Oregon DUI Lawyers Pennsylvania DUI Lawyers Rhode Island DUI Lawyers South Carolina DUI Lawyers South Dakota DUI Lawyers Tennessee DUI Lawyers Texas DUI Lawyers Utah DUI Lawyers Vermont DUI Lawyers Virginia DUI Lawyers Washington DUI Lawyers West Virginia DUI Lawyers Wisconsin DUI Lawyers Wyoming DUI Lawyers Puerto Rico DUI Lawyers DUBAL | DUI | DUII | DUIL | DWAI | DWI | DWUI | OMVI OUI | OUIL | OUIN | OWI | OWVI | UBAL About LawInfo Contact Us Testimonials Careers at LawInfo Media Partners Awards Site Map Disclaimer Privacy Terms & Conditions © 1995 - 2006 LawInfo.com Our Other Websites Help RSS More Law Resources 1 2 3 4 5 6 DUI Attorney Directory

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DWI Dilemma DWI Dilemma Drunk driving is wrong, it's irresponsible, and does cause a senselesswaste of lives. However, what should be done about the problem isdebatable and certainly open to discussion. That anyone should bekilled by a drunk driver is tragic, but the solutions to this problemare often based on emotion, personal vendettas, and not rationalthought, sound public policy, nor backed up by statistical data. Alcohol-related fatalities, a number grossly exaggerated, refers towhether any of the participants in an accident is suspected ofconsuming alcohol beverages, even the slightest amount, regardless ofwhether the person was the cause of the accident or not. When policeaccident reports are studied for contributing human factors infatality cases, 11 percent are blamed on physical impairment. However,physical impairment includes not only being under the influence ofalcohol, but also includes being ill, falling asleep, fainting, heartattacks, strokes, epileptic seizures, insulin shock, and otherabnormal physical problems. Irresponsibility on our highways comes inmany forms and impaired driving is only part of the overall problem. What do we do about the drunk driver in our society? The knee-jerkresponse by lawmakers has been strict laws and severe punishments. Butsevere punishments have not proven successful. Tough sanctions workthe best on responsible drivers, those who self-correct, are easilydeterred, and restrict their behaviors with good common sense. . . people who are the least problem to society. Severe sanctionsare the least effective on irresponsible, hardcore drinkers who aresociety s greatest problem. Movements to reduce the legal intoxication level from 0.10 to 0.08percent BAC or less will do nothing to get at the problem. Thehardcore group will not be thwarted by this legislation. The hardcoregroup wakes up in the morning close to a .010 BAC and builds on itfrom there. Most drunk driver fatalities have BAC levels close to0.20. If lawmakers reduce the level to 0.08, they are simply catchingmore of the wrong people, the people who are not the problem. DWI lawsare like bicycle locks - they keep responsible people honest but theyare useless against determined bicycle thieves. In their zeal to get "them", groups like MADD have gotten "us" insteadby reducing our constitutional rights significantly in the area ofprivacy, self-incrimination, search and seizure, and the freedom to beleft alone. We've paid the price, but it is questionable whether wehave bought any safety at all. The hardcore irresponsible drunk driverin our society is not going to be easily controlled, particularly bythe well-meaning but ineffective efforts of those who think ourcriminal justice community can solve the problem. Police should focuson the characteristics of this hardcore group instead of thepopulation in general. People who conduct themselves in this mannercan be spotted. Legislatures should stop being swept up in the misleading media hypeand enact legislation which treats the vast majority of peopleadministratively outside of the court system with license suspension,education, counseling, and treatment. Responsible peopleself-correct. Losers don't. Source: The Moderation Reader. Written by the HonorableDennis A. Challeen, a district judge in southeastern Minnesota. ThisArticle was published in the January/February 1995 NMA NEWS. Taken from the NMAHomepage . Related Documents DWI: Are We Going in the Right Direction? Related Pages Driving While Intoxixided Back Home | Start