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Every state considers drunk driving illegal, but each considers its laws differently. In Texas, if police suspect a driver is drunk, then they’ll perform a traffic stop. Police must have reasonable suspicion to do so, such as seeing a car driving on the center lane,...
When police suspect someone is driving under the influence of a substance, often after noticing strange or reckless driving patterns, they’ll use a few tools to evaluate a driver's intoxication level. Often, police will ask a driver to step out of their vehicle and...
If the police ask you to take a Breathalyzer test, which leads to your arrest, challenging those results is a key defense option. Let’s say you accept you drank something but are sure you did not drink enough to exceed the limit. What might explain the high reading?...
You may not want to take a breath test if you get pulled over. In some cases, this could be because you know you were drinking and you suspect you’ll fail the test. But it could also just be that you’re worried about incriminating yourself through something that’s no...
There are few worse things for a parent than their teenager calling home to say the police have arrested them. Kids can get a provisional license in Texas when they turn 16 years of age. It allows them to drive without an adult, provided they have no more than one...
The consequences of a DWI conviction can be serious. Your relationship might become strained and your professional reputation tarnished. On top of that, in severe circumstances, you may be looking at jail time. However, it is important to remember that not all DWI...
A conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas can impact your life in many ways. Even if you are a first-time offender, the penalties can be quite severe. Besides, you will be left with collateral repercussions like a criminal record to deal with. A DWI...
When the police arrest you and the state charges you with a crime, you will have to go to court. Even if you plead guilty, an appearance in criminal court is likely necessary. If you want to defend yourself against those charges, you may spend a significant amount of...
Anyone who goes out for a night on the town should ensure that they have a way to get home if they’re going to consume alcohol. Sometimes, people don’t realize that they can’t operate their vehicle safely so they drive home. If a crash happens in that situation, the...
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious mistake that you do not want to make. Such behavior can expose you and other road users to immense risks. Regardless of your experience behind the wheel, it is ill advisable to operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated....
