TAMPA, Fla. — With news of pop star Justin Timberlake getting charged with DWI overnight in the Hamptons, people may be left wondering — what is a DWI? And how is it different than a DUI? Generally ...

Driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while impaired (DWI) both refer to the illegal act of operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs. Some states classify them as separate crimes ...

A DUI or DWI may do similar harm to your driving record, but their meanings aren’t necessarily the same. In many cases, there is a difference between DUI and DWI. DUI refers to driving under the ...

North Carolina legislators are looking to change the states DWI/DUI laws in 2026.