Can I be arrested for a DWI if I’m not drinking?

Yes, you can be arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) even if you are not drinking. A DWI in Texas is a criminal charge that can be applied to anyone operating a motor vehicle if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.08% or more. This means that even if a person is not drinking, but their BAC is 0.08% or higher from other sources, they can be charged with a DWI. Some other sources of a BAC above 0.08% may include the consumption of prescription drugs or illegal substances. Even if you’re sober, if you drive while under the influence of drugs like opiates and benzodiazepines, you can be arrested for a DWI. Additionally, if you are under 21, the legal BAC limit is 0.00%, meaning any presence of alcohol in your system can lead to a DWI charge. To be sure, it’s best not to operate a motor vehicle if you think there’s any possibility of impairment. Depending on the situation, if you’re arrested for a DWI you can face steep penalties, ranging from license suspension to jail time.

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