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DWI (Driving While Intoxicated)

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a criminal offense that says a person may not drive a motor vehicle in a public place while "intoxicated". The DWI statute does not say driving while drunk. 

A person need not be drunk to be "intoxicated" but a person who is drunk must be intoxicated.  Texas Law defines "Intoxicated" as:

Not having the normal use of mental or physical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol, a controlled substance, a drug, a dangerous drug, a combination of two or more of those substances, or any other substance into the body; or having an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more.

DUI/DWI is based upon alcohol, drugs, prescription medication or non-prescription medication, inhalants, or a combination of these impairing substances.

If you refused to be tested, please note: Every state in America has penalties relating to "refusal" to submit to a blood, breath, urine or other test. Don't delay in contacting legal counsel to assure that you protect your legal rights. In most states, License suspension/re-vocation appeals must be started within a few days of arrest.  

If you took the police officers' requested test, you MAY be facing license suspension or revocation if your breath, blood or urine test result exceeded the state's (0.08) prohibited level. To assure that your rights are protected and your license protected to the full extent of the law, please contact Jerry Melton without delay.  Appeals must be filed immediately.

A conviction for DWI generally remains on your driving and criminal record for life, and could possibly block job and travel opportunities in the future.

Please contact Jerry Melton to learn more about your rights under Texas Law and to schedule an appointment.

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