In Oregon, the offense is called driving under the influence of Intoxicants (DUII), but is often referred to as DUI as it is called in some other states. Some similar, but not always identical offenses in other states are driving under the influence (DUI), driving while intoxicated (DWI), .or operating while intoxicated (OWI). Oregon law penalizes a DUII more severely when a person has previously been convicted of DUII or a statutory counterpart in another state. For example, you might be subject to a longer suspension, or even a lifetime revocation of your driver’s license if you get a DUII in Oregon after you’ve been convicted somewhere else. However, whether or not a DUI, OWI, or DWI is a statutory counterpart under Oregon law depends on the elements of the offense as they are written in the law of the state in which the offense occurred. A good lawyer will know how to make this distinction and may have a critical impact on the outcome of your case.
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