If you were pulled over by a police officer who suspected you were driving under the influence, the subsequent DUI charge for impaired driving is not the only penalty you’ll face in court. Remember that you would be publicly convinced for:
Refusal to use a breathalyzer. If you refuse to give a breath sample to a police officer, it is a criminal offence. If a police officer asks you to use a breathalyzer, you have no choice but to use it.
Sitting alone in a car under intoxication. If you are drunk and are caught by a police officer sitting alone in a car, even in the passenger seat, without driving the car, it is a felony. Not everyone knows about this – there should definitely be one sober driver in the car.
Intoxication does not only include alcohol. You can be convicted for impaired driving if you have been driving under the influence of drugs.