| Driving while under the influence of any type of mind | | | | - Car towing/holding expenses |
| altering substance is considered a violation of US law. | | | | - Bail |
| If caught, you will be ticketed, incarcerated, placed on | | | | - License re-instatement fees |
| probation, and your insurance will undoubtedly go up. | | | | - Probation fees |
| Unfortunately, DUIs and DWIs are altogether too | | | | - Increased insurance rates |
| common in America. While repercussions of a DUI and | | | | - State fines |
| DWI become increasingly severe with each conviction, | | | | - Mandatory drug and alcohol assessment and |
| driving under the influence with a minor in the car is | | | | counseling |
| considered a much more serious crime. | | | | - Installation and use of monitoring equipment, such as |
| What is a DUI? What is a DWI? | | | | ignition interlock devices |
| DUI stands for Driving Under the Influence, while DWI | | | | - Lawyer fees |
| stands for Driving While Intoxicated. Typically, persons | | | | Additionally, a DUI/DWI will appear on your driving |
| under the age of 21 receive DUIs, because they can | | | | record, and is considered a Class B Misdemeanor if it |
| be ticketed for driving under the influence of any | | | | is your first offense. Your license will be suspended for |
| amount of alcohol. Even if their blood alcohol content | | | | a designated amount of time, and you will have to |
| (BAC) is under the legal limit (.08), they can be ticketed | | | | attend alcohol awareness classes before it will be |
| because they are not yet of drinking age. | | | | re-instated. |
| A DWI, on the other hand, is administered for drivers | | | | If you have previously been convicted of a DUI/DWI, |
| of all ages who are found to be intoxicated—that is, | | | | the severity of fines and punishment will increase |
| driving with a BAC over .08. Generally, officers will | | | | substantially with a second offense. |
| administer a series of field-sobriety tests to prove your | | | | How Does Driving With a Minor Affect Me? |
| intoxication; however, some may simply request that | | | | In Texas, driving under the influence with a minor (or |
| you take a breathalyzer test. Although these methods | | | | child under 15) in the car is considered child |
| of determining intoxication are mandated nationally, | | | | endangerment. The presence of a child makes your |
| they are not always accurate | | | | crime a felony instead of a misdemeanor, which has |
| If you have been charged with a DUI or a DWI, an | | | | much more serious repercussions. |
| experienced defense attorney can help reduce, and | | | | Contact Us |
| possible discharge, your sentence. | | | | If you are looking for experienced and effective |
| What Are the Consequences? | | | | defense for an alcohol-related crime, contact the |
| The consequences for DUIs and DWIs are severe. | | | | Houston DWI attorneys of Johnson, Johnson & |
| First time offenders typically spend between $5,000 | | | | Baer, P.C. today. |
| and $10,000 on related expenses, such as: | | | | |