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I know that's what you think, but can you cite the law that addresses that? I couldn't find it.TommyV wrote:Yes what is for DWI Driving While Intoxicated. DUI is Driving Under the Influence and it is only enforced for drivers under 21 with zero tolerance. If they detect any amount of alcohol you can be charged with DUI and do not have to be Intoxicated.
Never mind. I found it.baldeagle wrote:I know that's what you think, but can you cite the law that addresses that? I couldn't find it.TommyV wrote:Yes what is for DWI Driving While Intoxicated. DUI is Driving Under the Influence and it is only enforced for drivers under 21 with zero tolerance. If they detect any amount of alcohol you can be charged with DUI and do not have to be Intoxicated.
The exceptions have to do with previous offenses.Sec. 106.041. DRIVING OR OPERATING WATERCRAFT UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL BY MINOR. (a) A minor commits an offense if the minor operates a motor vehicle in a public place, or a watercraft, while having any detectable amount of alcohol in the minor's system.
(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
To the best of my knowledge, Texas law says nothing about loaded or unloaded. Carrying a pistol (without a CHL or a few other exemptions) is illegal.rlanicek wrote:Been searching for the answer and happened across this thread. I wonder if someone here knows...under Texas state law if a non-CHL is caught carrying an unloaded concealed handgun, would it be a felony or a misdemeanor?
Definitely take note of my sig on this one, but I do not believe that TX law distinguishes between a load firearm and an unloaded firearm. I do not know if carry a concealed handgun without a CHL is a felony or a misdemeanor, sorry.rlanicek wrote:Been searching for the answer and happened across this thread. I wonder if someone here knows...under Texas state law if a non-CHL is caught carrying an unloaded concealed handgun, would it be a felony or a misdemeanor?
It depends where you're carrying. On your own property, it's not a crime at all, unless you're a felon or other prohibited person. Walking down the street, it's probably a misdemeanor. Inside a TABC licensed premise (many grocery stores and restaurants) it's a felony.rlanicek wrote:Been searching for the answer and happened across this thread. I wonder if someone here knows...under Texas state law if a non-CHL is caught carrying an unloaded concealed handgun, would it be a felony or a misdemeanor?
