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After a DUI arrest in Florida, the officer can request chemical testing of the driver. A person driving in Florida is deemed to have consented to such testing.

In the early morning hours of January 3, 2009 Sam Shepard was arrested in Normal, IL and charged with a DUI. The DUI process does not vary for celebrities.

There are 36 reasons the State of Illinois can suspend or revoke a person's driving privileges. Currently over 500,000 people in Illinois are unable to legally drive.

A driver with a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher is presumed to be intoxicated. Blood tests are more trustworthy, but breath tests are commonly used.

On January 1, 1986, statutory summary suspensions were added to the laws of Illinois against drunk driving. These suspensions arise from the concept of implied consent.

Under Florida law, DUI is one offense, proved by impairment of normal faculties or unlawful blood alcohol or breath alcohol level of .08 or above.

When someone is arrested for a DUI in Illinois, it is actually the beginning of two cases. There is a criminal case and a civil case.

Each time someone is stopped driving while suspended or revoked (DWLSR) in Florida, the penalties increase. The penalties range from a simple fine to prison time.

A DWI conviction in Texas can result in license suspension, jail time, financial penalties and a permanent criminal record capable of affecting a person's future.

In 2007, 413,000 large trucks (gross vehicle weight of 10,000+ lbs) were involved in crashes in the US. In those crashes, over 4,800 people died and 101,000 were injured.

As of November 18, 2004, New York State's Vehicle and Traffic law instituted a penalty system that deters drivers from repeating unwanted motor vehicle behavior.

Shocked "celebrity" Paris Hilton has been sentenced to serve 45 days in jail for violation of her driving suspension. She did what most stars do - blamed her agent.

An overview of education necessary for becoming a licensed practical nurse is provided, along with continuing education requirements and opportunities for advancement.

Starting January 1, 2009, first time DUI offenders in Illinois faced new legal requirements for driving during a Statutory Summary Suspension.

Driving without automobile insurance is against the law in New Jersey. As such, uninsured drivers can face large fines, and/or imprisonment.

A first time California DUI often results in very severe penalties. They include much higher insurance rates with SR-22 policies, loss of CDL, and loss of employment.