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The definition of drunk driving in Texas is fairly straightforward: A person commits DWI if they are “intoxicated while operating… Continue reading What Qualifies as a “Motor Vehicle” for a DWI Charge?
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DWI charges, even for a first time offense, should be taken seriously. This is especially true if the case involves… Continue reading DWI Hit & Run Accidents
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The short answer to this question is “maybe.” Ultimately, whether a driver will be required to install an Ignition Interlock… Continue reading If Convicted of DWI, Do I Have to Install an IID?
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Laws are not always precise in their wording. For example, in Texas a first-time DWI charge may be prosecuted as… Continue reading Can a Jury Find Me Guilty of DWI But Impose No Sentence?
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Most DWI arrests begin with a police officer observing a possible traffic violation and pulling the driver over to give… Continue reading Can Cops Outside of Their Jurisdiction Initiate DWI Arrests?
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When it comes to a possible drunk driving situation, a police officer is not your friend. Even if you happen… Continue reading Can Statements by an Off-Duty Cop Lead to DWI Charges?
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Everyone knows you are not supposed to drive while intoxicated. But are there situations where you have to drive drunk… Continue reading Is “Necessity” a Valid Defense to Drunk Driving in Texas?
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When Does the Prosecution’s Failure to Disclose Evidence in a DWI Case Violate a Defendant’s Constitutional Rights? Even in a… Continue reading The State’s Failure To Disclose Evidence & Your Rights
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Most DWI cases start with a traffic stop. An officer observes a possible traffic violation, pulls the driver over, and… Continue reading When Can a Jury Disregard Evidence in DWI Cases?
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Although we often refer to DWI as “drunk driving,” the reality is that alcohol does not have to play any… Continue reading If I’m Going to the Emergency Room, Is DWI Excusable?
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