What is Driving While Intoxicated - DWI?
The TEXAS DWI STATUTE
states that a person who is “intoxicated” may not operate a motor
vehicle in a public place.
“Intoxicated" is defined by the TEXAS DWI
STATUTE in two ways.
First, a person is "intoxicated" when he or she,
through the introduction of an alcoholic beverage, drug, controlled
substance, a dangerous drug or any combination thereof, or any other
substance into the body; has lost the normal use of either their mental
or physical faculties.
Second, a person is "intoxicated" when he or she
operates a motor vehicle and has an alcohol concentration of .08 or
more in their body.
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