Understanding DUI In Dallas
Driving under the influence (DUI) refers to operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs. This includes not only alcohol-related impairment but also those that are over-the-counter drugs, prescription medications, and illegal substances. The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) threshold is 0.08%; exceeding this limit is considered intoxication.
Intoxication refers to the inability to use mental or physical faculties due to alcohol or substance consumption. Therefore, you can face a DUI charge even if you don’t fail a breathalyzer test. Law enforcement can use other evidence to justify intoxication, such as field sobriety tests, reckless driving behavior, difficulty walking, and slurred speech.
Additionally, Dallas has a zero-tolerance policy for offenders under 21, meaning any amount of alcohol in their system can lead to charges. Local law also prohibits open containers of alcohol in motor vehicles, regardless of the driver’s intoxication level. Understanding what constitutes a DUI is crucial, as are the serious legal consequences that follow such a charge.
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