The upcoming Labor Day weekend is traditionally very big out on the area lakes as we mark the unofficial end of summer. The Austin Police Department will be bolstering its patrols on the lookout for drunk drivers starting Friday as part of its Labor Day DWI initiative. The initiative will be in effect nightly from Friday through Sept. 7 between the hours of 9 p.m. to 5 p.m., police officials said in an advisory. Law enforcement across Austin and all of Central Texas are increasing the efforts to keep roads safe for this Labor Day holiday weekend. Some of the recommendations from DPS include to not drink and drive, buckle up, eliminate distractions and check your vehicle before going on the road.

According to an article by patch.com, in Austin 2019 Labor Day Weekend “No Refusal” Initiative Police made 57 DWI-related arrests, 27 of those requiring an aforementioned bench warrant to draw blood. Another 18 arrests came after consensual breath samples and 12 from voluntary blood samples.

Of these arrests, police said, the following number had enhanced DWI charges:

• Consent Breath Samples over .15= 5 arrests
• Class A Misd DWI (with prior conviction) = 8 arrests
• Felony DWI (2 or more prior convictions) = 1 arrest
• Felony DWI Child Passenger = 2 arrests
• Boating While Intoxicated = 1 arrest
• Intoxication Assault = 1 arrest

If you or a loved one happens to get arrested for a DWI in Austin or Travis County over Labor Day Weekend then Call Morales Law Office at 512-770-5998 or for Jail Release in Austin or Travis County by Attorney call 512-474-2222