The Penalties Of Drunk Driving

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seized on the spot; while the motorist faces prosecution in
criminal court, the vehicle seizure will be part of a separate proceeding
in civil court under state forfeiture laws; because civil proceedings
require only a preponderance of evidence for guilt -- rather than guilt
beyond a reasonable doubt -- motorists acquitted of drunken driving in
criminal court may still lose their cars in civil court; vehicles
belonging to banks or car rental agencies can be returned but the
businesses will be responsible for paying storage fees; the vehicles of
motorists arrested on the lesser charge of driving while impaired -- with a
blood alcohol level of .06 to .09 percent -- will not be seized.

There are six offences in drinking and driving. They are "driving
while impaired", “having care and control of a vehicle while impaired",
"driving while exceeding 80 m.g.", " having care and control of a vehicle
while exceeding 80 m.g.", "refusing to give a breath sample", and
"refusing to submit to ...

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