Elements of a DWI
To convict you of DWI, the State must prove all four of the following elements: (i) that you were intoxicated, (ii) while operating, (iii) a motor vehicle, (iv) in a public place. If the State fails to prove any one of these elements you must be acquitted (found "not guilty").
Generally, the first element (whether or not you were intoxicated) is the most hotly disputed. However, there are some narrow circumstances that may allow you to prevail on one or more of the other three DWI elements. In my blog posts for the next two weeks, I will focus on these more obscure DWI elements.
Posted by: J. Michael Threadgill on 3/7/2008
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