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