DWI Defense

A preliminary alcohol screening is a roadside test administered by law enforcement officers to individuals suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. It's a vital tool used to gauge whether a driver's blood alcohol concentration is above the legal limit,...

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges are among the most common criminal infractions prosecuted in Texas. Despite how frequently people get arrested for DWI offenses, there is a lot of misinformation spread about such charges. People may share exaggerated tall tales...

Have you ever considered buying yourself a personal breathalyzer? When you compare their price to the cost of a ticket for driving while intoxicated (DWI), it can appear to be a no-brainer. Unfortunately, it is not that simple and relying on a personal breath-testing...

It's quite common for people to assume that it is not feasible to successfully defend against a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge in Texas. These cases often seem open-and-shut to members of the public, especially given that police officers often conduct field...

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...