He was arrested for DUI.

 "He was arrested for DUI" means he was arrested for Driving Under the Influence. This refers to the offense of operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other drugs.

Here's a breakdown and how to use this phrase:

Meaning:

• DUI: This acronym stands for Driving Under the Influence. It's the most common term used in the United States. Other countries may use different acronyms, but the concept is the same. Some other common terms are:

  • DWI: Driving While Impaired or Driving While Intoxicated (often used interchangeably with DUI, but sometimes has slightly different legal definitions depending on the state/country)
  • OUI: Operating Under the Influence (sometimes used, particularly in some US states)

• Arrested: This means he was taken into custody by law enforcement. It doesn't necessarily mean he's been convicted of a crime. He will likely have to go through a legal process.

How to Use It:

This phrase is generally used in news reports, police reports, or casual conversation to describe someone's arrest for this specific offense. It's a serious matter, so the tone is usually factual and not lighthearted.

Examples in Context:

• News Report: "A local man was arrested for DUI late Saturday night after being pulled over for erratic driving."
• Police Report: "The suspect, John Doe, was arrested for DUI after failing a field sobriety test and a breathalyzer test."
• Casual Conversation: "Did you hear about Mark? He was arrested for DUI last weekend."
• Formal Statement: "The company has a zero-tolerance policy regarding employees arrested for DUI."

More Variations and Related Phrases:

• "He was arrested on suspicion of DUI." (This is used when the arrest has occurred, but the investigation is still ongoing.)
• "He faces DUI charges." (This is used after formal charges have been filed.)
• "He was convicted of DUI." (This is used after he has been found guilty in court.)
• "He was charged with DUI." (Similar to "faces DUI charges")
• "He had a DUI arrest." (A more general way to refer to the incident)
• "He's a repeat DUI offender." (This indicates he has been arrested for DUI multiple times.)
• "DUI-related accident" (An accident caused by someone driving under the influence)

Important Note: Driving under the influence is a serious crime with severe consequences. It's crucial to emphasize the dangers of impaired driving and avoid doing it.