Zero Tolerance
In Texas, individuals under this age can be charged with Minor in Possession.
What is 21?
This offense involves a minor actually drinking alcohol.
What is Minor in Consumption (MIC)?
Public intoxication in Texas is classified as this type of offense.
What is a Class C misdemeanor?
A BAC of this percentage or higher can lead to a DWI charge in Texas.
What is 0.08%?
Between reasonable suspicion and probable cause, this is the higher legal standard.
What is probable cause?
Minor in Possession is classified as this type of offense in Texas.
What is a Class C misdemeanor?
The maximum fine for MIP or MIC in Texas is this amount.
What is $500?
A container with a broken seal or missing contents is legally considered this.
What is an open container?
In Texas, DUI laws specifically apply to drivers in this age group.
Who are drivers under 21?
The smell of alcohol does not reliably determine this.
What is BAC level?
Holding a drink, having alcohol in a car, or controlling an area with alcohol are all examples of this.
What is possession?
Calling 911, staying on scene, and cooperating with officers may provide this legal protection for MIC.
What is a legal defense?
Open container laws apply to this area of a vehicle.
What is the passenger area?
A first-time DWI offense is typically charged as this class of misdemeanor.
What is a Class B misdemeanor?
This legal standard requires specific, articulable facts suggesting criminal activity.
What is reasonable suspicion?
This term describes being in control of a location where alcohol is present.
What is constructive possession?
Public intoxication requires intoxication plus this additional condition.
What is posing a danger to oneself or others?
Texas zero tolerance laws apply to drivers under this age.
What is 21?
Alcohol affects this body system, often causing slurred speech.
What is the central nervous system?
Arrests and searches generally require this legal standard.
What is probable cause?
A minor may legally possess alcohol when in the visible presence of this person.
Who is a parent, guardian, or spouse?
A sidewalk is considered this type of location under public intoxication laws.
What is a public place?
Under zero tolerance laws, this BAC amount can result in a charge for minors.
What is any detectable amount?
Slurred speech by itself is considered this type of intoxication indicator.
What is not always reliable?
Poor balance caused by alcohol impairment is known by this medical term.
What is ataxia?