The Fourth of July celebrations are right around the corner in Austin, Texas and with covid restrictions

easing up it should feel like the good old days. Just like every big holiday weekend in Austin expect a

“No Refusal“ initiative to happen for July 4th weekend for the greater Austin area and Lake Travis. The

“No Refusal” doesn’t just apply to those operating a motor vehicle on the road (which would be a DWI

driving while intoxicated), but also to those operating a motor vessel / boat on the water (which would

be a BWI boating while intoxicated).

According to the City of Austin Website (https://www.austintexas.gov/news/2021-4th-july-weekend-no-

refusal-stats)

The July 4, 2021 weekend No Refusal initiative concluded with 22 arrests made for driving while

intoxicated offenses:

Total DWI arrests during No Refusal period= 22

Blood Search Warrants: 8

Consent Breath Samples: 10

Consent Blood Samples: 4

Of those arrests, the following number had enhanced DWI charges:

Consent Breath Samples over .15= 8

Class A Misd DWI (with prior conviction) = 2

Felony DWI (2 or more prior convictions) = 2

Felony DWI Child Passenger = 0

Intoxication Assault = 0

Intoxication Manslaughter= 0

The Austin Police Department and Austin Transportation Department are continuously focused on

preventing lives from being lost on the streets, highways and waterways of Travis County. The

Department is dedicated to making the roadways and waterways of the Austin area safe for residents

and visitors through education and enforcement.

If you find yourself in a situation where you, a family member, or friend has been charged with a DWI,

DUI, or BWI in Austin then give Morales Law Office a call for Jail Release and to represent you in court

and fight to have your DWI Dismissed or Reduced to a lesser offense. For a quick jail release on your

DWI you can visit our website https://www.affordablejailreleaseofaustin.com/ or just give us a call at

512-474-2222. Remember, if you were arrested for DWI or BWI you only have 15 days from the date of

your arrest in Travis County, Texas to request a hearing to contest the suspension of your Texas Driver’s

Llicense.