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Definition of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) with Child Passenger – Texas Penal Code Section 49.045

By Jamie Spencer on October 24, 2006

§ 49.045. Driving While Intoxicated with Child Passenger.

(a) A person commits an offense if:

   (1) the person is intoxicated while operating a motor vehicle in a public place; and

   (2) the vehicle being operated by the person is occupied by a passenger who is younger than 15 years of age.

(b) An offense under this section is a state jail felony.

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    Criminal
  • Blog:
    Austin DWI Lawyer
  • Organization:
    Jaime Spencer
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