What is the normal punishment for a DUI with a minor present?
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What is the normal punishment for a DUI with a minor present?
Asked on January 24, 2013 under Criminal Law, Texas
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the Texas Penal Code § 49.045, if an individual operates a motor vehicle while intoxicated on a public road with a child passenger who is under the age of 15, they can be charged DWI with a Child Passenger in Texas. This offense is punishable as a state jail penalty. This can be considered a form of child endangerment or abuse and could possibly result in the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services removing the child from your custody. Get help.
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