Dallas DWI/DUI: Frequently Asked Questions.

FAQ 1.What is DWI?

FAQ 2.What does "intoxicated" mean?

FAQ 3.Whose "normal mental and physical faculties" are we judged by and "what is normal"?

FAQ 4.What is .08 alcohol concentration?

FAQ 5.Is it .08 or more when I drive or .08 or more at the time I'm tested, or both, that will make me guilty of DWI?

FAQ 6.If I decide to submit to chemical testing and my alcohol concentration is less than .08, can I still lose my license?

FAQ 7.How accurate and reliable are the police methods used to determine alcohol concentration?

FAQ 8. How is breath testing done?

FAQ 9. What is the debate over the Intoxilyzer's reliability and accuracy?

FAQ 10. Are crimes of DWI and public intoxication different, and if so, how?

FAQ 11. What are the penalties for DWI?

FAQ 12. How can be a motor vehicle be a "deadly weapon"?

FAQ 13.What special conditions are placed upon bond for DWI?

FAQ 14.Is a person required to take a breath, blood or urine test when requested by a police officer?

FAQ 15.Does a person have a choice to refuse a required breath or blood test?

FAQ 16. Does a person have a choice to refuse being video taped?

FAQ 17. May a police officer use force on a person to make him take a breath or blood test?

FAQ 18. Can a person drink an alcoholic beverage while driving a car?

FAQ 19. Do I have the right to use the telephone to call an attorney for assistance?

FAQ 20. When does a person arrested for DWI have an absolute right to the assistance of an attorney?

FAQ 21. What can a knowledgeable attorney do for me immediately after I've been arrested for DWI?

FAQ 22. If I refuse a chemical test or if I'm found to have an alcohol concentration of .08 or more at the time of vehicle operation, can anything be done to prevent my license from being suspended?

FAQ 23. Why is it important to request an ALR hearing?

FAQ 24. If my driver's license is suspended because I refused a chemical test or because I was convicted of DWI, then what are the penalties for driving while the license is suspended?

FAQ 25. How long will a DWI arrest stay on my record and will it effect my automobile insurance rates?

FAQ 26. Are there different DWI laws for minors?

FAQ 27. What is a minor for purposes of DWI and DUI?

FAQ 28. Can police ask a minor to take the breath test?

FAQ 29. Can a minor accused of DUI refuse to take the breath test? 

FAQ 30. What if a minor takes the breath test and it shows .08 at the time of driving?

FAQ 31. Does a DWI or DUI conviction affect a minor's driving privileges?

FAQ 32. Can a juvenile minor go to jail for an alcohol related driving offense?

FAQ 33. What are the penalties for DUI and minors?

FAQ 34. Why the wolf logo?