In Texas, the offense of driving while intoxicated is covered under Section 49.04 of the Texas Penal Code. Under Sec. 49.04(a) it reads, “A person commits an offense if the person is intoxicated while ...
“ Underage drinking is a serious public health problem in the United States. Alcohol is the most widely used substance of abuse among America’s youth, and drinking by young people possess enormous ...
In Texas, a minor can be charged as an adult for driving while intoxicated (DWI) and for a drug-related offense. This means that a minor can face the same penalties and sentencing as an adult for ...
Are you under the age of 21? Or, are you a parent who has a son or daughter who is under 21, the legal drinking age? If your answer is “Yes” to either question, you’ll be interested in learning about ...
It’s no secret that Texas has some of the toughest laws and penalties in the nation, and the laws that apply to minors are no exception. Under Texas law, minors can be charged as adults if they commit ...
It’s no secret that teenagers have a tendency to try to drink alcoholic beverages even though they are “too young” to drink legally. Unfortunately, what many teens fail to realize is that not only are ...
