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In deciding whether or not to charge a person with DWI, Houston-area law enforcement officers will often rely on the… Continue reading Is an Incorrectly Administered HGN Test Admissible as Evidence in a DWI Case?
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In Texas, a first-time drunk driving offense is typically prosecuted as a Class B misdemeanor under Section 49.04 of the… Continue reading Do I Have to Go to Jail If I’m Convicted of a DWI in Texas?
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A Houston police officer only needs “reasonable suspicion” of DWI to stop and pull you over for further investigation. One… Continue reading How Swerving in Traffic Can Lead to a DWI Conviction
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Most DWI arrests in Texas begin with an unrelated traffic stop. Assuming the officer has formed a “reasonable suspicion” that… Continue reading How Excessive Noise Can Lead to a DWI Charge
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In Texas, a police officer does need definitive proof of drunk driving before initiating a traffic stop that ultimately leads… Continue reading “Questionable Behavior” Can Lead to DWI Arrest in Texas
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Most DWI arrests occur when a police officer stops a motorist and orders them to pull over to the side… Continue reading Do the Police Need a Warrant to Arrest Me for DWI If I’ve Returned to My House?
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Under Texas law, a person is legally intoxicated when they do not have “the normal use of mental or physical… Continue reading Is a Blood or Field Sobriety Test Necessary for a DWI Conviction in Texas?
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DWI & drunk driving cases often begin with a traffic stop. In the process of citing a driver for a… Continue reading When Does a Houston Police Officer Have “Probable Cause” to Make a Drunk Driving Arrest?
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If you have never been in trouble with the law before, a DWI charge might not seem like a big… Continue reading Can I Lose My Handgun License If I Plead Guilty to a DWI
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When it comes to DWI & drunk driving offenses in Houston, you need to be concerned with both the potential… Continue reading Do Police Always Need “Reasonable Suspicion” of DWI Before Talking with a Driver
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