Those factors that can operate to increase the punishment in a drunk driving, DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, or related driving under the influence case. These enhancements may include driving above a certain speed while DUI, having minors in the car while drunk driving, having a BAC above a certain level (.20, for example), refusing to take a chemical test after being arrested for DUI, being involved in a traffic accident while DUI or DWI, or having prior convictions for DUI, DWI, or a related drunk driving offense.
sentence enhancements refer to statutes that provide for additional penalties, usually when a drunk driving offense is combined with reckless behavior; such as, when BAC is over a certain percentage, refusal to take a chemical test, speeding, causing an accident/injury or when minor children are passengers, as examples.
In San Diego DUI cases, drunk driving enhancements are factors that can influence the punishment of a DUI case. DUI enhancements may include such things as breaking the speed limit while driving under the influence, having an accident while driving above the legal limit of .08% BAC, refusing to take a Breathalyzer, and having prior DUI convictions, all of which increase the seriousness and penalties of a drunk driving case.