An all too common cause of accidents on the road is drunk driving. This is why the laws against DUI (Driving Under the Influence) offenders are harsh and strict.

However, alcoholism is a recognized as a disease and thus, in some cases those charged with a DUI who also can be proven to be alcoholic, may have an unusual means to fight charges.

Alcoholism involves an intense craving for alcohol that can be as strong as the need for food and water. Family, health, and legal problems are not adequate enough to convince an alcoholic to stop drinking and there are those who experience chronic alcoholism their entire lives. Alcohol abuse can lead to drunk driving. But not all drunk drivers are alcoholics.

Thus, the line between deliberate and more accidental drunk driving is a fine one. So if you are charged with a DUI, you