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Many DWI arrests start out as a traffic stop. This means that a police officer first needs “reasonable suspicion” to… Continue reading Do Police Have to Initiate a Traffic Stop Before Making a DWI Arrest?
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Normally, a police officer must have “probable cause” to arrest someone on suspicion of DWI or drunk driving. If the… Continue reading Will a Court Dismiss a DWI Case if the Arresting Officer Admits They Lacked Probable Cause?
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Have you ever become frustrated with the flow of traffic and decided to try and “ride the shoulder” of the… Continue reading When Is It Legal to Drive on the Shoulder in Texas?
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In Texas, when physical evidence is collected at the scene of an alleged crime, that evidence must be marked, stored,… Continue reading Chain of Custody Violations in Your DWI Case
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While just being cited for having an open container of alcohol in one’s vehicle doesn’t usually lead to an arrest,… Continue reading Can I be Arrested for Having an Open Container of Alcohol in My Vehicle?
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If you were arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in Texas, you will most likely be charged with a misdemeanor.… Continue reading Felony DWI Charges
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Most people know that driving while under the influence of alcohol is illegal in all 50 states. Many are unaware,… Continue reading Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana
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In Texas, motorists who are accused of driving with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or more could… Continue reading Underage Drinking and Driving Laws in Texas
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When a police officer has probable cause to believe that drunk driving has occurred, the officer may ask the suspect… Continue reading Who Is Allowed to Conduct a Blood Draw in a DWI Case?
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Although most DWI arrests come from traffic stops, the truth is that anytime a police officer observes–or is informed of–possible… Continue reading Can an Off-Duty Officer Working a Second Job Detain Me on Suspicion of DWI?
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