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Denton County, Texas
Top DWI Questions
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Question: Is there a difference between a DUI and a DWI?
Answer: In the state of Texas, there is a difference.
A DUI is a citation for "Driving Under the Influence" of alcohol. This is a citation usually given to people under the age of 21, and a law enforcement officer may or may not ask the person for a specimen of their breath or blood for analysis.
A DWI is a citation for "Driving While Intoxicated" due to the introduction of alcohol or another drug into the body that causes impairment to mental and physical faculties. This is a citation given to both people under and over the age of 21. Following a DWI arrest, a law enforcement officer will ask the person for a specimen of breath or blood for analysis.