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What Are The Regulations In Texas Regarding DWI and DUI?

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Understand the Consequences Under Texas Law Under Texas law, driving while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol is a criminal offense that can have extremely serious legal consequences. Police are actively searching for violators of the law. Many drivers are shocked to discover that even one or two drinks can lead to a conviction for DWI. Drivers may be arrested in some instances for DWI, even though their blood alcohol content (BAC) is less than the legal limit. An experienced Houston DWI defense attorney can often help you reduce the potential consequences of being accused of drunk driving. A skilled lawyer might be able to get the case against your dismissed. The charges could be reduced to a lesser crime or dropped by the state because there is no evidence or illegally obtained evidence. They can also push for the dismissal of the case against the state. DUI Penalties for Minors Texas law, which governs DWI and other alcohol laws, defines anyone younger than 21 years old as a "mino...