How Can a DWI Lead to a Felony Murder Charge?

A DWI accident can quickly turn into a murder case based on the circumstances. Texas allows for what is known… Continue reading How Can a DWI Lead to a Felony Murder Charge?

Open Container of Four Loko Leads to Conviction of Ft Worth Man

An open container of alcohol in a car is a red flag for a police officer. And with good reason.… Continue reading Open Container of Four Loko Leads to Conviction of Ft Worth Man

Texas law defines manslaughter as “recklessly causing the death of an individual.” This includes a death arising from a DWI… Continue reading Austin Woman Receives 20-Year Sentence for Fatal DWI Accident

When a drunk driving accident causes injuries to a third party, the driver faces not only likely criminal charges, but… Continue reading Can You Take the 5th in a Civil Lawsuit Arising from a DWI Accident?

Open container violations are often a police officer’s gateway into conducting a warrantless search of a motor vehicle. And once… Continue reading Admitting to an Open Container Violation Can Result in Additional Legal Trouble

In a criminal prosecution arising from a DWI accident, a court will often make an “affirmative finding” that the defendant… Continue reading Appeals Court Throws Out Deadly Weapon Finding in DWI Accident Case

Having an open container of alcohol in your car is essentially an invitation to a police officer to detain you… Continue reading Open Container Leads Fort Worth Police to Murder Suspect

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

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

DWI accidents present a unique challenge for law enforcement. Under normal circumstances, a police officer needs to obtain either a… Continue reading Appeals Court Rejects 4th Amendment Exception for DWI Accidents