Understanding DUI Charges in Texas 🚔 Legal Blood Alcohol Limits: In Texas, drivers are considered legally intoxicated with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. However, commercial drivers face stricter limits of 0.04%, and any detectable alcohol for drivers under 21 is illegal. ⚖️ Criminal Consequences: DUI charges can result in fines, license suspension, and even jail time. A first offense may lead to a fine of up to $2,000, 180 days in jail, and a one-year license suspension. Subsequent offenses carry harsher penalties. 💼 Implied Consent Laws: Texas law requires drivers to comply with BAC testing upon request. Refusal results in an automatic license suspension of 180 days for a first refusal and up to two years for repeated offenses. Legal Defenses Against DUI Charges 🛑 Challenging the Traffic Stop: A DUI case can be dismissed if the officer lacked probable cause to make the stop. Any violation of Fourth Amendment rights may lead to suppression of evidence. 🩺 Q...
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