Monday, January 3, 2011

As teens drink and drive, Texas only talks tough

Texas prides itself on being a "zero tolerance" state for young drinkers: Even a whiff of alcohol detected on anyone under 21 can result in a ticket. Minors can be cited for even being near a beer. But reality isn't Texas tough. Whether it is a police officer escorting a young drinker home or a prosecutor opting for lesser charges or dismissing the complaint altogether, young people who drink and drive often get a break.

Crawford, Jennings and Spangenberger report http://dallasne.ws/geZq00

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