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11 gru 2021 · A jury in Texas has awarded the largest-ever personal injury compensation in the country to a family who lost two people killed by a drunk driver.
20 sie 2021 · TxDOT has launched the Faces of Drunk Driving Campaign after at least 900 people died every year on Texas roads for the last 10 years as a direct result of DUI-alcohol-related car crashes.
28 lut 2023 · Texas's driving while intoxicated (DWI) (also called "DUI") laws prohibit operating a vehicle while impaired by drugs and/or alcohol. The Texas Legislature and courts have defined the offense in ways that might go beyond what most people may expect.
3 sty 2024 · DWI accident charges in Texas can result in imprisonment and thousands of dollars in fines. The severity of the charges, and therefore the consequences, will depend on the seriousness of the accident.
The Penal Code classifies the Texas DWI law under Title 10 “Offenses Against Public Health, Safety, And Morals,” Chapter 49 “Intoxication and Alcoholic Beverage Offenses.” Learn more about the Texas offense of Driving While Intoxicated below.
A first-offense DWI is punishable by a maximum $3,000 fine and a maximum jail sentence of 6 months. However, Texas DWI penalties elevate if the driver had an blood alcohol content of 0.15 or higher at the time of driving. The charge becomes a class A misdemeanor subject to a maximum $6,000 fine and a maximum 1-year jail sentence.
2 cze 2023 · DUI Texas laws impose penalties for drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol. This guide explains when you can be charged with an impaired driving offense and what penalties could result...
