ALR Definitions - Texas Transportation Code Section 724.001
Section 724.001. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) "Alcohol concentration" has the meaning assigned by Section 49.01, Penal Code.
(2) "Arrest" includes the taking into custody of a child, as defined by Section 51.02, Family Code.
(3) "Controlled substance" has the meaning assigned by Section 481.002, Health and Safety Code.
(4) "Criminal charge" includes a charge that may result in a proceeding under Title 3, Family Code.
(5) "Criminal proceeding" includes a proceeding under Title 3, Family Code.
(6) "Dangerous drug" has the meaning assigned by Section 483.001, Health and Safety Code.
(7) "Department" means the Department of Public Safety.
(8) "Drug" has the meaning assigned by Section 481.002, Health and Safety Code.
(9) "Intoxicated" has the meaning assigned by Section 49.01, Penal Code.
(10) "License" has the meaning assigned by Section 521.001.
(11) "Operate" means to drive or be in actual control of a motor vehicle or watercraft.
(12) "Public place" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.07, Penal Code.
What if an empty beer can (Hot) and devoid of any fluid contenet at all. was found behind the driver's seat on the floorboard? What would be a defense to that?
THANKS FOR TAKING MY QUESTION IVE BEEN CHARGED WITH MY 2ND DWI,IM 17 AND REFUSED TO TAKE A BREATH AND BLOOD TEST BUT FAILED THE FIELD TEST (IM ASSUMING)?I WAS ALSO CHARGED WITH AN OPEN CONTAINER ,IVE HAD MY LISCENCE SUSPENDED AND HAVENT WENT TO COURT MY QUESTION IS HOW LONG SHOULD THEY SUSPEND MY LISCENCE AND HOW CAN I GET THEM BACK TO DRIVE FROM WORK AND BACK.AND WAS IT IGNORANT TO REFUSE THE TEST ALSO,WHAT CAN I DO FROM HERE TO GET THIS SHIT OVER WITH .ANY ADVICE FROM SOMEONE WHO KNOWS THE LAWS IN TX,I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY ADVICE