The Legal Definition of Intoxicated
One of the first steps to understanding DWI in The Woodlands is the legal definition of “intoxicated”. There are 2 standards of intoxication reflected in the statute. The first type is a broad definition based on behavior. The second type is a scientific definition of intoxicated which is very narrow in its scope. Your Woodlands DWI Lawyer may have to defend you against 1 or both of these accusations of intoxicated. Call (832) 426-3913 to speak with a Woodlands DWI lawyer and take the first step in protecting your rights today.
The Penal Code
(1) “Intoxicated” means:
(A) not having the normal use of mental or physical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol, a controlled substance, a drug, a dangerous drug, a combination of two or more of those substances, or any other substance into the body; or
(B) having an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more.
(2) “Alcohol concentration” means the number of grams of alcohol per:
(A) 210 liters of breath;
(B) 100 milliliters of blood; or
(C) 67 milliliters of urine.