More arrests are made for drunken driving than for any other crime in Austin every year, but some drivers are unaware of their rights if they are pulled over for driving while intoxicated.
Austin attorney Jamie Spencer, who defends DWI cases and maintains a Web site on DWI laws, said a driver can refuse sobriety, breath and blood tests, which police officers will ask to administer after stopping a driver and if the officer smells alcohol on the driver's breath or the driver admits to drinking.
dwi casesDrunken drivers can protect their rightsDaily Texan Tue, 08/12/2008 - 11:00pm
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