The Law Offices of Kris J.
Balekian, P.C.
6116 N. Central Expy, Ste. 1010
Dallas, TX 75206
Tel: (214) 828-2800
Fax: (214) 827-9671
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Texas leads the nation in alcohol-related traffic deaths with more
than 1,700 in 2002
As a percentage of all traffic fatalities, Texas ranks
ninth-highest at over 40%
The number of DWI arrests in Texas was 90,899 in 2002, down 1.8%
from 2001
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety in 2002, of
those arrested in the state for DWI, 86% were male
Regarding the ethnic breakdown of these arrests, 51% were
White/non-Hispanic, 42% were Hispanic and 6% were African-American
12% of those arrested were under the legal age to purchase
alcohol.
State Bill 45, passed Sept. 1 2003, makes it a state jail felony
to drive while intoxicated with a passenger younger than 15.
DWI/DUI Information
Have you been charged with Driving While
Intoxicated (DWI or DUI in other jurisdictions) in Dallas,
Texas?
We provide assistance to clients facing charges
in Dallas, Denton and Collin county courts
This site has been prepared to help you get the information you
need about DWI/DUI.
The crime of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), also
known as Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in other states, is one
of the most common and most serious charges that you can face.
Recognize, DWI/DUI is a hot topic. Organizations such as Mothers
Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has caused the legislature to crack
down on those accused of DWI/DUI and create tougher penalties. A
plea of Deferred Adjudication is not an option in DWI cases.
If you need a Dallas lawyer who will work for you and assist
you with this charge, you have found the right place. Failure to get
good representation will mean that this case will be on your record
forever.
DWI Related Arrests,
Dallas Counties, 2002*
Collin
1,060
Dallas
7,594
Denton
1,531
*Office of National Drug Control Policy,
January 2004
