The Texas penal code states that "A
person commits an offense if the person is intoxicated while operating a motor
vehicle in a public place." The term "intoxication" can mean one of two things.
The first is having impaired use of mental or physical faculties (because of
alcohol or any other substance--even prescribed medicine).
The second is having a BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) of 0.08 or more. Also,
according to Texas law, it is illegal for anyone under 21 to drive if there is
any detectable amount of alcohol in the blood (zero tolerance). Either offense
can result in a charge of DWI (Driving While Intoxicated), sometimes called DUI
for Driving while Under the Influence. .After a DWI/DUI charge, you will lose your right to drive unless you
request a hearing within 15 days of ticketing. It
is likely that you will be granted a temporary license for use until the actual
hearing (if your license was valid at the time you were ticketed). An experienced Texas DWIattorney can help you
as you take every action that is needed in order for you to work with the
justice system. Even before you request your hearing, he or she can advise you
if there is anything further you need to know, for example should you request
that a ticketing officer appear at your hearing. In Texas, A DWI conviction will stay on your driving
record for good
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Motor Vehicle Department: http://www.txdot.gov
DWI Laws: http://tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/docs/PE/content/htm/pe.010.00.000049.00.htm
Driver's Manual (.pdf): http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/ftp/forms/DLhandbook.pdf
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