Court of Criminal Appeals: DWI Accident Suspects Have Privacy Expectations in Blood Samples

When it comes to a DWI accident, especially one that involves the death of another person, Texas law enforcement will… Continue reading Court of Criminal Appeals: DWI Accident Suspects Have Privacy Expectations in Blood Samples

Driver Found with Meth Get 20 Years After DUI Car Accident

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A DWI accident becomes intoxication manslaughter when a driver “is intoxicated and by reason of that intoxication causes the death… Continue reading Driver Found with Meth Get 20 Years After DUI Car Accident

When drunk driving leads to a deadly accident, the driver faces some of the most serious penalties available under Texas… Continue reading Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds 75-Year Sentence in Fatal DWI Accident

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A DWI-related auto accident can leave you facing not just serious jail time, but also a crippling financial debt. In… Continue reading DWI Wrecks Can Lead to Financially Crippling “Restitution”

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A DWI accident is more complicated than a simple drunk driving case simply because there are victims to consider. Even… Continue reading Can I Be Ordered to Pay Restitution to the Victim of a Drunk Driving Accident?

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A DWI accident is obviously more complicated than the run-of-the-mill drunk driving arrest. There tend to be more police involved… Continue reading What Is the Difference Between “Detained” and “Under Arrest” Following a DWI Accident?

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A DWI accident can lead to multiple criminal charges, especially if the crash results in serious injury or death to… Continue reading Can I Be Charged With Multiple Crimes Following a DWI Accident?

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A Texas woman who struck a group of bicyclists has recently been charged with intoxication assault. Upon arrest, the 50-year-old… Continue reading What Happens When a DWI Accident Leads to an Intoxication Assault Charge?

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Houston-area police will not cut you any slack following an accident where they suspect you were driving drunk. DWI accidents… Continue reading When Must Police Mirandize You Following a DWI Accident?

A DWI accident that causes the death of another person is considered second-degree felony manslaughter in Texas. Police and prosecutors… Continue reading Can Police Seize My Blood After an Accident If I’m in a Coma?