Usually referring to DUI, meaning a person who is performing an activity while under the influence of alcohol or drugs or another substance that is causing impairment of the actor's abilities and reaction times. Most common crime of reference is driving under the influence. … [Read more...]
UNDERTAKING
A promise, engager ment, or stipulation. Each of the promises made by the parties to a contract, considered independently and not as mutual, may. in this sense, be denominated an "undertaking." "Undertaking" is frequently used in the special sense of a promise given in the course of legal proceedings by a party or his counsel, generally as a condition to obtaining some … [Read more...]
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL
One who is intoxicated or is so affected by the effects of drinking alcohol that they are unable to use reasonable discretion and sound judgement. One whose mental and physical faculties are impaired by the effects of alcohol. … [Read more...]
UNDER-TENANT
A tenant under one who is himself a tenant; one who holds by underlease. One who holds by virtue of an underlease. See Subtenant. … [Read more...]
UNAUTHORIZED USE
The use of an object without the permission of its owner. Frequently used in conjunction with automobiles that are used by a minor without the knowledge or permission of the parent owner. … [Read more...]