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driving while intoxicated (DWI)

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A quick definition of driving while intoxicated (DWI):

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) means driving a car after drinking too much alcohol. When people drink alcohol, it can make them feel dizzy, sleepy, and not able to think clearly. If someone drinks too much alcohol and then drives a car, they can cause an accident and hurt themselves or other people. The law says that people cannot drive a car if they have too much alcohol in their body. Different states have different rules about how much alcohol is too much. If someone breaks this law, they can get in trouble with the police and go to jail.

A more thorough explanation:

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a crime that occurs when a person drives a motor vehicle after consuming enough alcohol to raise their blood alcohol content (BAC) above the legal limit. It is not necessary for the person to be completely drunk to be charged with DWI. Each state has its own laws that indicate the levels of BAC at which a person is considered to be under the influence of alcohol.

For example, in New York, a driver can be charged with DWI if their BAC is .08 or higher, or if there is other evidence of intoxication. For commercial drivers, the limit is .04 BAC or other evidence of intoxication. Some states use the term DUI (Driving Under Influence) instead of DWI. Other states differentiate between DUI and DWI, where DUI is a lesser charge.

For instance, if a person drinks too much alcohol and then drives a car, they may be charged with DWI if their BAC is above the legal limit. If a commercial driver has a BAC of .04 or higher, they may also be charged with DWI. In some states, a person may be charged with DUI if their BAC is below the legal limit but they still show signs of impairment.

These examples illustrate how DWI is a serious crime that can result in legal consequences, such as fines, license suspension, and even jail time. It is important to never drink and drive, and to always have a designated driver or use alternative transportation if you plan to drink alcohol.

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JumpySubsequentDolphin
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so just to confirm, date change is not a requirement for umich A?>
JumpySubsequentDolphin
17:30
maybe they date change will come later?
JumpySubsequentDolphin
17:30
when did you go complete
mid sept
1a2b3c4d26z
17:38
Lol I dont think anyone has any idea, I got a date change but was crickets on the last wave
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17:38
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shaquilleoatmeal
17:40
anyone apply to bu and if so do you have a sub status ??
JumpySubsequentDolphin
17:42
@1a2b3c4d26z: did you pick a color
1a2b3c4d26z
17:43
wdym
1a2b3c4d26z
17:43
OH
1a2b3c4d26z
17:43
Purple
@shaquilleoatmeal: yeah both my status and substatus say application complete
1a2b3c4d26z
17:44
I discreetly asked her which color she liked best when the new ones dropped and she said purple, I just wanted to hear second opinions
shaquilleoatmeal
17:44
@Eminatorcookieeater: same and my sub status was blank yesterday - trying to research what it means
@shaquilleoatmeal: ooo I wonder what that means, hopefully it means we'll hear back soon
shaquilleoatmeal
17:48
It looks like an update to the sub status (it saying complete instead of being blank) means some sort of review has happened - basically a UR2. Seems like those who got a substatus change got a decision a few days after...
shaquilleoatmeal
17:50
slightly helpful! Not much info on the substatus changes for BU though
i don't have a sub status but i was only marked complete like two weeks ago
cause they wanted me to send another transcript
is that wake forest a from last cycle i am so confused
shaquilleoatmeal
17:51
@jackfrost11770: oo interesting - I first went complete 10/25 and now the sub 11/5
shaquilleoatmeal
17:51
wonder if they'll ask for me for more info but can't think of what it would be
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shaquilleoatmeal
17:58
what about berk
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18:04
call them and demand one
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