Many people wonder what the difference is between a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) arrest and a DWAI (Driving While Ability Impaired) arrest. The DWAI acronym is only used in a very few states including Florida, Colorado and New York, and there are not that many differences between a DUI, DWI and DWAI. DWAI offenses, if convicted, tend to carry lesser punishments. In Florida, the acronyms DUI and DWI are most often used.
When someone is arrested in Florida for a DUI, there are really two separate cases that arise: the court case, where a person’s freedom is at stake, and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FDHMSMV) case.
Because there are so many experienced DUI/DWI attorneys out there, many people arrested for these offenses are later found not guilty or found guilty of lesser charges such as reckless driving or careless operation.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of a drunk driver in Orlando or anywhere in Florida, please contact the experienced DUI Victims Lawyers Best & Anderson, Attorneys at Law today to schedule your free initial consultation.
