Blood Alcohol Content Greater Than .15 Explained | Austin Criminal Defense

Austin Criminal Defense Attorney Charlie Roadman explains the legal consequences of having a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .15 or higher in a Texas DWI case. In 2011, the Texas legislature introduced an enhancement for cases where a person's BAC is .15 or greater. This enhancement elevates the offense from a Class B to a Class A misdemeanor. As a result, the maximum potential jail time increases from 180 days to a year.

Charlie notes that while it's unlikely to result in the maximum penalty, the range of punishment is more severe with this enhancement. The BAC level can be indicated on a bond document if measured by a breathalyzer. If blood tests are used, the BAC may not be known immediately, but if it's later found to be .15 or higher, the charge will be upgraded to a Class A misdemeanor. Charlie also clarifies that the BAC could be significantly higher than .15, even if the bond document just indicates it as .15 or greater.

Charlie is the author of The Defendant's Guide to Defense: How to Help Your lawyer Get the Best Result (Misdemeanor Edition): https://www.amazon.com/Defendants-Guide-Defense-Lawyer-Result/dp/0578545322

For more information on Charlie: https://roadmanlaw.com/

Call 512-ROADMAN (512-762-3626) to talk with Charlie.

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