DUI is an acronym for driving under the influence. DWI is an acronym for driving while under the influence. A DUI, DWI lawyer is a legal professional who is schooled and skilled in handling drunk driving cases. A DUI, DWI lawyer may represent the accused or the victim. In either case, she or he will make sure that their client's rights are upheld. They will prepare a case based on the facts of the cases, and prepare witnesses to give testimony. Drunk driving is a serious offense, punishable in a number of different ways including, but not limited to, monetary fines, jail time, and loss of driving privileges, drunk driving classes, alcohol abuse counseling, and home confinement.