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Types of Texas DWI Offenses DWI Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a specific criminal offense in Texas, but it is important to know that there are multiple other...
Mistakes to Avoid After a DWI Arrest DWI When you are stopped and arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Texas, it is essential to remember that you have rights...
Should I Avoid a Breathalyzer Test? DWI Getting stopped for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Houston can be an extremely anxiety-inducing experience, especially if you've never been accused of...
Are DWI Penalties Worse After an Accident? DWI Drunk driving can result in serious penalties in Texas upon conviction, even if you are never involved in an accident and never...
Can BAC Under .08 Still Lead to DWI? DWI In drunk driving law, 0.08 is something of a magic number. It represents the blood-alcohol content at which a person is considered...
El Paso Open Container Ban Raises Concerns DWI Overview of Open Container Laws in Texas In general, it is legal for someone to possess an open container of alcohol in...
Don’t Admit Drinking After a Single-Car Crash DWI A DWI accident will draw the attention of law enforcement, even if the crash only involved a single vehicle and nobody was seriously...
Must Someone See Me Driving Drunk for a DWI? DWI Texas law defines driving while intoxicated (DWI) as “operating a motor vehicle in a public place” while under the influence of alcohol...
Can Passengers Have Open Containers in a Vehicle? DWI If a police officer pulls a driver over for a traffic violation and spots an open container of beer next to said...
What Counts as a Motor Vehicle for DWI? DWI The definition of drunk driving in Texas is fairly straightforward: A person commits DWI if they are “intoxicated while operating a motor...
Fort Worth Man Gets 20 Years for Fatal DWI DWI A drunk driving accident typically draws a harsh response from prosecutors and judges, especially when an innocent person is killed. Even when...
Habitual DWI Status and Life Sentences DWI The first time a person is convicted of a DWI in Texas, it is usually treated as a Class B misdemeanor. This...
Court Tosses Open Container Conviction DWI Having an open container of alcohol in your car can be a problem if you are stopped by a police officer. The...
Boat Crash Brings Assault and Manslaughter Charges DWI Intoxication manslaughter is the legal term used in Texas to describe a death caused by a drunk driver. Most of the time,...
How a 3rd DWI Could Lead to Life in Prison DWI A drunk driving charge will escalate based on the driver’s prior convictions for similar offenses. In Texas, a third DWI offense is...
What Happens If I Refuse a Breathalyzer? DWI When a police officer pulls over a suspect and suspects that they’ve consumed alcohol prior to getting behind the wheel, they may...
Field Sobriety Tests and Texas DWI Convictions DWI Being stopped by the police and questioned about whether one has imbibed alcohol before getting behind the wheel of the car is...
Defending Charges After a Texas DWI Accident DWI Any arrest for drunk driving in Texas is a serious matter, but the stakes are much higher if you were involved in...
3 Key Pieces of Evidence in Texas DUI Cases DWI It is a Class B misdemeanor to violate the Texas statute on driving while intoxicated, so you could face criminal punishment and...
Defending Texas Underage DWI Charges DWI Driving while intoxicated (DWI) and drunk driving charges should be taken extremely seriously under any circumstances, but it is particularly important for...
First-Time DWI Offenses: What to Know DWI Being stopped and arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Houston can be an extremely anxiety-inducing experience. If you do not have...
Your 4th Amendment Rights in a DWI Arrest DWI If you are arrested for a DWI or drunk driving in Houston, Texas, the law enforcement officers who stop you and search...
Why DWI Accident Convictions Need Strong Defense DWI Anytime you are facing charges for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas, it is essential to have an aggressive Texas DWI defense...
Common Defenses to Drunk Driving Charges DWI When you are facing DWI charges in Houston, it is critical to have an experienced and aggressive Houston DWI defense attorney on...
Can Open Container Violations Be Expunged? DWI Does an Open Container Charge Go on Your Record? In Galveston & Houston, being accused of committing an open container violation can...
DWI Under the Legal Limit: Can You Be Charged? DWI Most people are aware that under Texas law, as in every other state in the U.S., anyone who drives with a blood...
Chain of Custody Violations in DWI Cases DWI In Texas, when physical evidence is collected at the scene of an alleged crime, that evidence must be marked, stored, transported, and...
Weaknesses of DWI Field Sobriety Tests DWI When someone is pulled over on suspicion of drinking and driving, one of the officer’s first responses will probably be to conduct...
How Long Is a Texas DWI License Suspension? DWI Most people are aware that a number of criminal penalties go along with a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge in Texas, including...
Getting a Provisional License After a Texas DWI DWI Being convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) comes with severe penalties in Texas, including potential jail time and hefty fines. One of...