{"id":2599,"date":"2020-05-26T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-26T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-693453-2291131.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=2599"},"modified":"2021-05-22T00:32:05","modified_gmt":"2021-05-21T22:32:05","slug":"dui-vs-dwi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the difference between DUI and DWI?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>DUI and DWI difference varies across different states of the US. The major difference lies in the intoxication found in the driver\u2019s blood. When a person is driving under the influence of alcohol, DUI comes into force. On the other hand, when a person is driving under the influence of drugs, DWI is chargeable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660534d5ce312\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#what-is-dwi\" title=\"What is DWI?\">What is DWI?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#does-dui-affect-employment\" title=\"Does DUI affect employment?\">Does DUI affect employment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#does-a-dui-ruin-your-life\" title=\"Does a DUI ruin your life?\">Does a DUI ruin your life?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#what-happens-on-a-first-dui-offense\" title=\"What happens on a first DUI offense?\">What happens on a first DUI offense?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#does-dui-affect-credit-score\" title=\"Does DUI affect credit score?\">Does DUI affect credit score?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#can-you-still-drive-to-work-with-a-dui\" title=\"Can you still drive to work with a DUI?\">Can you still drive to work with a DUI?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#how-much-does-insurance-cost-with-a-dui\" title=\"How much does insurance cost with a DUI?\">How much does insurance cost with a DUI?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#will-a-dui-fail-a-background-check\" title=\"Will a DUI fail a background check?\">Will a DUI fail a background check?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#states-where-dui-and-dwi-are-used-similarly\" title=\"States where DUI and DWI are used similarly:\">States where DUI and DWI are used similarly:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#dui-vs-dwi-in-washington\" title=\"DUI vs. DWI in Washington\">DUI vs. DWI in Washington<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#dui-vs-dwi-in-virginia\" title=\"DUI vs. DWI in Virginia\">DUI vs. DWI in Virginia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#dui-vs-dwi-in-south-dakota\" title=\"DUI vs. DWI in South Dakota\">DUI vs. DWI in South Dakota<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#dui-vs-dwi-in-nj-new-jersey\" title=\"DUI vs. DWI in NJ (New Jersey)\">DUI vs. DWI in NJ (New Jersey)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#states-where-dui-and-dwi-are-used-differently\" title=\"States where DUI and DWI are used differently:\">States where DUI and DWI are used differently:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#dui-vs-dwi-in-texas\" title=\"DUI vs. DWI in Texas\">DUI vs. DWI in Texas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#dui-vs-dwi-in-south-california\" title=\"DUI vs. DWI in South California\">DUI vs. DWI in South California<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#states-where-either-dui-or-dwi-has-been-replaced\" title=\"States where either DUI or DWI has been replaced:\">States where either DUI or DWI has been replaced:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#dui-vs-dwi-in-new-york\" title=\"DUI vs. DWI in New York\">DUI vs. DWI in New York<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#dui-vs-dwi-in-colorado\" title=\"DUI vs. DWI in Colorado\">DUI vs. DWI in Colorado<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#is-texas-dui-or-dwi\" title=\"Is Texas DUI or DWI?\">Is Texas DUI or DWI?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#what-is-worse-dui-or-dwi-in-maryland\" title=\"What is worse, DUI or DWI in Maryland?\">What is worse, DUI or DWI in Maryland?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#which-is-worse-dwi-or-dui-in-virginia\" title=\"Which is worse, DWI or DUI in Virginia?\">Which is worse, DWI or DUI in Virginia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#how-many-points-is-a-dwi\" title=\"How many points is a DWI?\">How many points is a DWI?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#what-state-has-the-toughest-dui-penalties\" title=\"What state has the toughest DUI penalties?\">What state has the toughest DUI penalties?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#comparison-between-dui-and-dwi-at-a-glance\" title=\"Comparison between DUI and DWI at a glance\">Comparison between DUI and DWI at a glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#comparison-chart\" title=\"Comparison Chart\">Comparison Chart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#comparison-video\" title=\"Comparison Video\">Comparison Video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#what-is-worse-a-dui-or-dwi\" title=\"What Is Worse, A DUI Or DWI?\">What Is Worse, A DUI Or DWI?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/dui-vs-dwi\/#disclaimer\" title=\"Disclaimer\">Disclaimer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"defining-dui-vs-dwi-for-better-understanding\"><\/span>Defining DUI vs. DWI for better understanding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-dui\"><\/span>What is DUI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DUI refers to Driving Under the Influence and typically relates to the influence of alcohol. However, some states consider all kinds of influence under DUI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-dwi\"><\/span>What is DWI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DWI refers to Driving While Impaired and is usually applied when a driver is scanned positive for drugs. It is referred to as Driving While Intoxicated in some states that do not have separate laws for DUI and DWI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discussing the cons of DUI and DWI:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"does-dui-affect-employment\"><\/span>Does DUI affect employment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A DUI charge might or might not affect your employment. It depends on your employer, the nature of your job, and the intensity of your charge.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"does-a-dui-ruin-your-life\"><\/span>Does a DUI ruin your life?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A DUI does not necessarily ruin your life. It can be ruined in case you accidentally kill a person under the influence of alcohol or drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-happens-on-a-first-dui-offense\"><\/span>What happens on a first DUI offense?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first DUI offense generally invites fines, license suspension, possible probation, and community service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"does-dui-affect-credit-score\"><\/span>Does DUI affect credit score?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DUI does not usually affect the credit score. However, in some cases, it might affect it indirectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-you-still-drive-to-work-with-a-dui\"><\/span>Can you still drive to work with a DUI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A temporary permit can help you resume your driving to work till the date of a court hearing. A serious charge, however, may hamper your ability to drive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-much-does-insurance-cost-with-a-dui\"><\/span>How much does insurance cost with a DUI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DUI increases the insurance cost to a large extent. This increase can even reach more than 300% in some states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"will-a-dui-fail-a-background-check\"><\/span>Will a DUI fail a background check?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A DUI might or might not appear in your background check, depending on how it is conducted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"states-where-dui-and-dwi-are-used-similarly\"><\/span>States where DUI and DWI are used similarly:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dui-vs-dwi-in-washington\"><\/span>DUI vs. DWI in Washington<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Washington laws do not make a distinction between DUI and DWI. A person driving with BAC above the legal limit is charged with DUI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dui-vs-dwi-in-virginia\"><\/span>DUI vs. DWI in Virginia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Virginia\u2019s law does not differentiate between DUI and DWI. You\u2019ll be charged with DWI if your BAC exceeds the legal limit. Additionally, an individual is also charged if he is found in the driver\u2019s seat with keys in the ignition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dui-vs-dwi-in-south-dakota\"><\/span>DUI vs. DWI in South Dakota<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The law of South Dakota charges you for DUI if your BAC is above the legal limit, or you are found driving under the influence of drugs. It treats DUI and DWI similarly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dui-vs-dwi-in-nj-new-jersey\"><\/span>DUI vs. DWI in NJ (New Jersey)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The New Jersey state laws don&#8217;t differentiate between DUI and DWI. An adult is charged with DUI when his BAC exceeds the legal limit, while a person below the legal drinking age of 21 years is charged with DUI when his BAC is recorded as 0.01% or higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"states-where-dui-and-dwi-are-used-differently\"><\/span>States where DUI and DWI are used differently:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dui-vs-dwi-in-texas\"><\/span>DUI vs. DWI in Texas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To understand rules about DUI and DWI in Texas, you need to know the regulations prescribed by the Texas Penal Code. A person above the age of 21 years will be charged with a DWI if the blood-alcohol content (BAC) exceeds the legal limit of 0.08%. A minor is charged even if the BAC is below the limit but with a DUI, not DWI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dui-vs-dwi-in-south-california\"><\/span>DUI vs. DWI in South California<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In South California, you\u2019re charged with DUI when your BAC exceeds the legal limit of 0.08%. Whereas if you\u2019re found with drug content in your blood, you\u2019ll be charged with a DWI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"states-where-either-dui-or-dwi-has-been-replaced\"><\/span>States where either DUI or DWI has been replaced:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dui-vs-dwi-in-new-york\"><\/span>DUI vs. DWI in New York<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DUI and DWI in New York do not exist as the state laws don&#8217;t mention DUI at all. There are two kinds of charges in New York, namely, DWI and DWAI. DWAI expands to Driving While Ability Impaired. When your BAC exceeds the legal limit, you&#8217;ll be charged with DWI. DWAI is charged when drug-content is found in your blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dui-vs-dwi-in-colorado\"><\/span>DUI vs. DWI in Colorado<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Colorado doesn\u2019t mention DWI in its law. It has given DUI and DWAI a legal status. With BAC above the legal limit, one is charged with DUI. For charging with DWAI, the BAC must exceed 0.05%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let&#8217;s answer some frequently asked questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-texas-dui-or-dwi\"><\/span>Is Texas DUI or DWI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Texas Penal Code has made provisions for both DUI and DWI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-worse-dui-or-dwi-in-maryland\"><\/span>What is worse, DUI or DWI in Maryland?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Maryland, DUI is worse than DWI, as it attracts more penalties and severe punishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which-is-worse-dwi-or-dui-in-virginia\"><\/span>Which is worse, DWI or DUI in Virginia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Virginia\u2019s drunk driving rules do not differentiate between DUI and DWI.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-many-points-is-a-dwi\"><\/span>How many points is a DWI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The points added to your license vary across different states.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-state-has-the-toughest-dui-penalties\"><\/span>What state has the toughest DUI penalties?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arizona, Alaska, and Washington are some states with the toughest DUI penalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"comparison-between-dui-and-dwi-at-a-glance\"><\/span>Comparison between DUI and DWI at a glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table alignfull\"><table><thead><tr><th>Basis<\/th><th>DUI<\/th><th>DWI<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Full-form<\/td><td>It expands to Driving Under the Influence.<\/td><td>It expands either to Driving While Impaired or Driving While Intoxicated in some states.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Meaning<\/td><td>It usually involves the influence of alcohol.<\/td><td>It usually involves the influence of drugs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Penalty<\/td><td>It attracts a lesser penalty with a few exceptions.<\/td><td>It attracts a higher penalty and punishment in most states.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) limit&nbsp;<\/td><td>For people above the legal drinking age of 21 years, the BAC limit is 0.08%. It is set lower by some states at 0.05% when there is obvious impairment.<\/td><td>For people above the legal drinking age of 21 years, the BAC limit is 0.08%. It is set lower by some states at 0.05% when there is obvious impairment.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"comparison-chart\"><\/span>Comparison Chart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"789\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/33-789x1024.jpg\" alt=\"DUI and DWI scan in different states with a comparison chart, their consequences on the credit score, employment, and on your life.\" class=\"wp-image-2607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/33-789x1024.jpg 789w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/33-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/33-768x996.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/33-1184x1536.jpg 1184w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/33-1578x2048.jpg 1578w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/33-788x1022.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/33.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 789px) 100vw, 789px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"comparison-video\"><\/span>Comparison Video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube aligncenter wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/rhh1Fe2tNSg\n<\/div><figcaption>What is the difference between DUI and DWI?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-worse-a-dui-or-dwi\"><\/span>What Is Worse, A DUI Or DWI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To know, \u201cWhat is worse?&#8221;, you must understand that both the offenses are extremely serious and might land you up in prison. However, in most states, DWI attracts more severe punishment and penalty than DUI, as DWI usually means higher levels of intoxication. Both can limit your freedom of driving to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"disclaimer\"><\/span>Disclaimer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This article may contain obsolete or inaccurate information. Only a professional is qualified to provide advice, and only the authorities in your country have the authority to issue public health or any guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Site and application cannot and do not contain any advice or treatment. The information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice or treatment. Accordingly, before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals. We do not provide any kind of advice or treatment. 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