Oregon DUI
Drunk driving in Oregon is called Driving Under Influence, or DUI. If arrested for a DUI charge, the offender will face criminal as well as charges concerning the use of an Oregon driver's license. Oregon is also an implied consent state. This means that a person in possession of an Oregon driver's license is believed to have given his or her consent to submit a blood, breath, or urine sample in the event that an arresting officer requires it for chemical tests.
What constitutes an Oregon DUI offense?
The legal limit in Oregon is set at .08 percent of blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Results equal or higher than this legally makes a person unfit to be physically in control of a vehicle. However, Oregon sets a lower limit for commercial drivers and persons under the age of 21. For commercial drivers, the accepted BAC result must be lower than .04 percent. Those under the age of 21 are subjected to a .02-limit or zero tolerance.
What are the punishments for an Oregon DUI offense?
Conviction of an Oregon DUI offense subjects the offender to various penalties depending on the circumstances of the case. First-time offenders are required to attend alcohol evaluation programs as well as pay a required sum composed of fines and fees. The driver's license will also be suspended for a year. Penalties are meted out depending on the facts of the case as well as prior DUI convictions.
Refusal to submit to a chemical test to determine BAC levels violates the Implied Consent law, resulting in automatic suspension of the license. Seeking legal assistance from a reputable Oregon DUI attorney is recommended.
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