A majority of Americans, over 200 million of them, own a valid driver’s license, and nearly as many are operating motor vehicles on today’s streets and highways. For the most part, drivers are careful and responsible about how they operate motor vehicles, but unfortunately, some are not. Drunk driving is a tragically common occurrence, and this may prove dangerous for the driver and the property and people around them. Driving drunk is highly illegal, and a drunk driver may get pulled over and arrested, whether or not their drunk driving resulted in property damage or injuries to other people. A personal injury lawyer may be hired by victims and plaintiffs to sue for damages and injuries due to the car accident. After that, the drunk driver will face criminal charges, and they will have to appear in a court of law. While nothing can be guaranteed here, the defendant may hire a criminal defense lawyer and try to get a more lenient sentence. This may include putting interlock devices on that person’s car.