When you and your friends went out for the night, you thought you were doing the right thing by agreeing to drive them. You had one or two drinks, but you hadn’t had anything for a few hours before driving them back to campus. On the way back, you were stopped by a...
Driving under the influence is dangerous and puts your life, as well as the lives of others, at risk. That’s why the courts take DWIs so seriously. It’s necessary to defend yourself if you’ve been accused of a DWI. Why? A DWI has the potential to follow you for the...
The college years are often stressful for students as they balance challenging course loads, part-time jobs, the pressure to succeed and, for some of them, being away from their families for the first time. One method of stress relief that is common to college...
Police officers in Texas and throughout the country may administer Breathalyzer tests to those who are suspected of driving while under the influence of alcohol. However, passing the test doesn't mean that a person won't be charged or convicted of a DUI. This is...
As a licensed driver in Texas, you're obligated to adhere to the traffic laws of this state and any other state through which you might travel while driving. Regarding DUI, each state has its own regulations and guidelines in governance of the issue. If you are...
If you are facing DWI charges in Texas, you know there are various things at stake, including your right to drive and your personal freedom. You understand that you can and should fight back against the charges you are facing, but you may feel overwhelmed by the...
Nothing can put a damper on your travel time quite like a Texas police officer pulling you over in a traffic stop. If you were already having a bad day, an unexpected traffic stop might just be the final straw that causes your stress monitor to short circuit. While...
When a police officer pulled you over, you may have expected that the worst-case scenario would be that you got a ticket for speeding or for having a taillight out. Unfortunately, your mind did not picture the actual worst-case scenario you could face because you...
When police pull you over and suspect you of drunk driving, they may ask that you participate in field sobriety tests and a roadside breath test. They present these options with such authority that you may participate, and when the breath-testing machine indicates...
You may be among the few who still believe driving after you have been drinking is no big deal. Most states impose a legal limit of .08 percent blood alcohol concentration, but the fact that some states are dropping that level indicates how seriously lawmakers...
