Parked Car DWI
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious offense and can have an adverse effect on many different aspects of one’s life. Many people are not aware that you do not always have to be driving to be issued a DWI. You can actually be given a DWI if you are sitting in your parked car without a sober driver, because Texas’ DWI laws can be interpreted to allow for your arrest and possible prosecution.
If you or someone you know is facing charges because you were issued a DWI though you were not driving, it is important to have an experienced Houston DWI attorney at your side to help fight your legal battle. Contact the knowledgeable Houston DWI attorneys at the law offices of Johnson, Johnson & Baer, P.C., at 713-222-0400 to discuss your legal options.
Causes for Parked Car DWI Arrests
There is not a specific law in Texas regarding parked car DWIs, but DWI law can be interpreted to apply to individuals who in any way operate their vehicle, even if it is parked. This means that if you turn on the engine, the lights, the radio, etc. you may be legally considered as operating the vehicle while intoxicated, and are therefore eligible for DWI charges. You could be arrested if:
- You attempt to drive the vehicle
- You engage the ignition
- You place the vehicle in its accessory mode
- You are the only occupant of the vehicle and are in possession of the key
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If you are facing DWI charges, there is no time to delay seeking legal counsel. Contact the experienced Houston DWI attorneys at the law offices of Johnson, Johnson & Baer, P.C., at 713-222-0400.