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operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated

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A quick definition of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated:

Operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated means driving a car or other vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This is a serious offense that can result in accidents, injuries, and even death. It is also known as driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI). In some places, it is called driving while ability-impaired (DWAI), driving under the influence of liquor (DUIL), operating under the influence (OUI), or operating while intoxicated (OWI). It is important to never drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol to keep yourself and others safe on the road.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, also known as driving under the influence (DUI), is the offense of driving a vehicle while physically or mentally impaired due to the consumption of alcohol or drugs.

Examples:

  • John was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after he was caught driving erratically and failed a breathalyzer test.
  • Samantha was charged with DUI after she was found asleep behind the wheel of her car with the engine running and a bottle of vodka in the passenger seat.

These examples illustrate the definition of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. In both cases, the individuals were driving while impaired due to the consumption of alcohol and were charged with DUI.

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[M] cheriebomb
15:41
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llama
15:43
woah so much swagger with dat 'm;
Dkk
15:47
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llama
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Dkk
15:48
Indeed, the legendary man himself.
cheriebomb
15:49
I would go to blow my back out by the bay boston
llama
15:50
lift with ur back not your legs, its better to have a blown back than two bad legs
CynicalOops
15:53
Blow and back day out by boston bay
cheriebomb
15:59
so true
Dkk
16:03
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windyMagician
16:10
is it dumb that I rlly want to go to Mich even tho I have a full ride to umn
llama
16:12
no-value as a consumer often means more than the price
Dkk
16:15
@windyMagician: Nah michigan is better than UMN
Dkk
16:15
My sister just officially graduated, yay!
llama
16:16
awesome @Dkks sister
llama
16:16
prolly named veronica or sarah
windyMagician
16:16
@Dkk: for public defense tho?
windyMagician
16:16
Sarah in the bathroom
texaslawhopefully
16:17
@windyMagician: not at all. Michigan is also very generous with aid, so if you get enough it makes perfect sense to take it.
windyMagician
16:17
fuck okay
windyMagician
16:17
going to my dream school is crazy
KnowledgeableRitzyWasp
16:18
michigan also has better options if you do PD for 10 years then want to do something else
windyMagician
16:19
also would love to clerk for my federal district court even tho I know its hella competitive, I think mich sets me up better?
llama
16:20
would be a great point to bring up when ur deciding / visiting each place- see what recent placement looks like
texaslawhopefully
16:23
For fed clerkships by far Michigan places better. I think it’s like 14-15 percent
windyMagician
16:25
sticker debt is high-key scary tho
texaslawhopefully
16:26
I’m sure you’ll get good merit aid though. Look at Michigan’s 509 report. They’re very generous.
cheriebomb
16:34
i am going to wait patiently into january to get into a law school
cheriebomb
16:34
then i will start tweaking
texaslawhopefully
16:42
January could not come any sooner
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