On January 5, 2025, 22-year-old Jazmine Briones was arrested in Story County, Iowa.
She faces charges including operating while intoxicated (OWI) first offense, with a bond set at $1,000; failure to maintain control, bond $300; and failure to obey a stop or yield sign, bond $300.
Briones is described as 5’4″ tall, weighing 115 pounds.
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Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) is a legal charge that refers to operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances. The charge is often used in states where the legal language encompasses not just driving, but also operating or controlling a vehicle while under the influence. This broader definition means a person can be charged even if the vehicle is stationary but they are in physical control of it (e.g., sitting in the driver’s seat with the engine running).
How OWI Relates to DWI and DUI
OWI is similar to Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Driving Under the Influence (DUI), but the terminology varies by state and may have slight legal distinctions depending on jurisdiction.
- DWI (Driving While Intoxicated/Impaired): Commonly refers to driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above the legal limit or while impaired by drugs or alcohol. It is often used interchangeably with DUI but may imply a more severe level of impairment in some states.
- DUI (Driving Under the Influence): A charge that typically involves driving while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of substances. Like DWI, it is based on impairment or exceeding the legal BAC threshold (typically 0.08% in most states for adults).
- OWI (Operating While Intoxicated): This term emphasizes the “operating” aspect, which includes not only driving but also being in control of a vehicle, even if it is not in motion. It is essentially equivalent to DWI and DUI but used in states like Michigan, Indiana, and Iowa, where “operating” is a broader concept than “driving.”
Charges Below:
Booking Date: 01/05/25 City: Story County, Iowa Age/YOB: 22
Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Weight: 115 Height: 5'04" Gender: Female
| Title | Type | Bond |
| OWI 1ST OFFENSE | $1000 | |
| failure to maintain control | $300 | |
| failure to obey stop or yield sign | $300 |