Editorial & Review Policy

    How DUIGuide.us researches, writes, cites, and reviews state-by-state DUI legal information.

    DUI law is a YMYL (Your Money or Your Life) topic. We hold our content to a higher standard than typical legal-information sites: primary sources, attorney review in the relevant state, dated revisions, and visible corrections.

    Sourcing

    Every legal claim — statutes, fines, jail terms, license actions — must cite a primary source: the state code, DMV publication, or court rule. Statistics cite NHTSA, FBI UCR, CDC, BJS, or the state DOT. Sources are listed at the bottom of each page.

    Research process

    Drafts are produced with AI assistance using Perplexity Sonar (which returns inline citations), then automatically filtered: low-quality domains (Reddit, Quora, social) are dropped, dead links are removed, and any major legal/numeric claim must be backed by an authoritative .gov, .edu, or trusted legal-publisher source.

    Attorney review

    Before publication, each state guide is reviewed by an attorney admitted in that state. Reviewer name, bar number, jurisdiction, and review date appear at the top and bottom of the page.

    Updates

    State pages are reviewed at least annually, and immediately after a known statutory change. Last-reviewed dates are visible on every page.

    Corrections

    Spot an error? Email corrections@duiguide.us. We post a dated correction note when content is materially changed.

    AI disclosure

    We use AI tools to draft and structure content. AI is never the final authority — every legal claim is verified against primary sources and reviewed by a licensed attorney before publication.

    Independence

    Sponsored placements (insurance, IID, rehab, attorney referrals) are clearly labeled and never influence the legal information in our state guides.

    Safety notice and legal disclaimer

    Never drive after drinking or using impairing substances. If you have been arrested or charged with a DUI/DWI, contact a licensed attorney in your state immediately — administrative license deadlines often run within days of arrest.

    This page is general legal information published by the DUIGuide.us editorial team, not legal advice, and it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change frequently; verify statutes and court rules with official state sources or licensed counsel. See our editorial policy and full disclaimer.