The penalties possible for drunk driving depend on the circumstances. State prosecutors can bring either misdemeanor or felony driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges against a motorist. The courts can impose several different consequences after a conviction or guilty...
Individuals accused of driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses in Texas have to make some important decisions. One of the first choices involves whether they defend against the charges they face or plead guilty. It is relatively common for those who maintain their...
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges are some of the most common criminal charges pursued in Texas. They are also offenses that frequently end in people pleading guilty instead of defending themselves. Those accused of a DWI offense might assume that state...
Texas has numerous state statutes related to driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses. Obviously, there are criminal statutes prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle while visibly impaired or with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over the legal limit. The...
Field sobriety tests often serve as elements of a drunk driving arrest scenario. An officer may pull someone over and have them perform these tests prior to giving them a breath test. The results can often be used in court, as they may be an indication of impairment....
When the state of Texas accuses someone of drunk driving, evidence that can convince the courts of their guilt will need to be gathered by law enforcement officers and/or prosecutors. For many individuals arrested for a driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense,...
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...
