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One of the most seen signs around the world is the ‘Do not drink and drive' sign. It is seen on roads, in bars, in restaurants and in pamphlets on road safety. Despite this, drivers around the world tend to drive while drunk. This could be due to a variety of factors ranging from absolute disregard to rules to blatant stupidity. A driver in the inebriated state will find it impossible to be judgmental while driving. This could pose a risk to other road users and the driver himself. Despite the high amount of risk involved drivers do not realize the foolishness of driving while drunk. Therefore, around the globe a number of strict laws are in force to catch and punish offenders. Travis County is no different in this regard. It has in place a number of laws to check drunk driving. The penalties range from cancellation of license to terms in jails.
If you are caught driving under the influence of alcohol in Travis County, you will be produced before a magistrate. Under these circumstances it is important not to panic. You must choose a good defense attorney and he must present your case with conviction. The best defense attorneys are expensive, irrespective of this fact that it is imperative that you choose the best as a weakly presented case can land you behind bars along with a hefty fine.
It is also important to be aware of the law in Travis County regarding ‘driving while intoxication'. Travis County defines DWI as the operation of a motor vehicle on public road while being intoxicated. The term intoxication does not restrict itself to alcohol. It encompasses drugs and other substances which can cause impairment to driving. Driving under the influence of prescription drugs which causes impairment to normal bodily functions cannot be used as a defense argument if the label on the prescription drug clearly describes the effects of the drug. Intoxication is a state described by either physical impairment or mental impairment or a blood alcohol content of more than 0.08.
To deal with offenders Travis County has a number of legal punishments. The fine for drunk driving should not exceed $2,000. If the judge decides on jail terms, Travis County law states that the term must not be lesser than 72 hours and not greater than 6 months. If arrested for DWI and the officer finds a container of alcohol that is opened the law states that the offender must be imprisoned in a state prison for a minimum time period of six days. The Judge may also see it fit to sentence the offender to community service. According to Texas law the period of community service can be no lesser than 24 hours and no more than 100 hours. Apart from these the offender under probation is subjected to additional conditions and restrictions. He/she is required to have a deep lung devise fitted in the car and is also required to attend a course on alcohol addiction. During the probation period the offender must also stay off alcohol. /
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