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\n \n DUI Charges\n <\/h1>\n \n After a motorist is arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), it’s up to the district attorney’s office to file charges.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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In an average year, over one million drivers will be arrested by law enforcement officers for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The charges for a DUI are based on the circumstances, federal laws, and nuances in state laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n DUI Basics\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h2>\n \n