Asked 5/4/2016 – Houston, TX

Allegedly an officer found what he believed to be Ecstasy (was really a Cloanapin) in Husbands front pocket after finding him asleep at the wheel. Husband was taken to hospital for highly elevated blood pressure & pulse due to heart issues and was discharged from hospital. Hospital even called a cab for him after discharge. A few days later, the law kicks in the door for a felony warrant for his arrest, charging him with PS PG 1 and PS PG 2
Almost a month later, they issue another warrant, charging him with a misdemeanor DWI -stating that the officer completed a Grand Jury Suprema for his blood work because he was unable to give consent that particular evening. Medical records return that there was only amphetamine in his system.

Answer

A DWI is Driving While Intoxicated, operating a motor vehicle while not having the normal use of one’s mental or physical faculties. In Texas a DUI, Driving Under the Influence, is only for persons under 21 (the legal drinking age) having ANY detectable amount of alcohol or other intoxicant in the system while operating a motor vehicle. Intoxication does NOT have to be from alcohol; even prescribed medications can cause a DWI to be filed. Contact a local attorney.