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Tougher DWI Laws Take Effect in Texas Tougher DWI Laws Take Effect in Texas

Houston, Texas - As of September 1, 2011, Texas now has an enhanced DWI that increases the punishment range for someone with a Blood or Breath Alcohol Concentration of .15 or greater.

A new Texas DWI law went into effect last week with little to no publicity.  As of September 1, 2011, a person arrested for a DWI in Texas with a Blood or Breath alcohol concentration of .15 or greater will now be facing more severe penalties.  Prior to the new law taking effect, a citizen charged with a 1st DWI in Texas would be facing a possible fine of up to $2000 and a possible jail sentence of up to 180 days, regardless of the blood or breath alcohol concentration.  However, now a person arrested for DWI with a Blood or Breath alcohol concentration of .15 or greater will be facing a possible fine of up to $4000 and a possible jail sentence of up to one year in the county jail.  

I think the legislature may be missing the boat on this issue.  What this really says to a citizen is "Don't Blow or Don't Give Blood," because if you do and the number is over a .15, you will be charged with an enhanced DWI.


Wednesday, September 07, 2011 Filed underCategories:in  DWI/DUI  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)