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Facing Felony DWI Charges DWI If you were arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in Texas, you will most likely be charged with a misdemeanor. There are,...
What Evidence Can Challenge DWI Accusations? DWI Raising a strong defense is always important for those accused of driving while intoxicated (DWI), as those who are convicted of this...
DWI Accident With a Minor in the Vehicle DWI In Texas, there are severe criminal and civil consequences for motorists who are convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI). Drivers who have...
Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana DWI Most people know that driving while under the influence of alcohol is illegal in all 50 states. Many are unaware, however, that...
DWI Hit-and-Run Accidents DWI DWI charges, even for a first time offense, should be taken seriously. This is especially true if the case involves allegations of...
Points on Your Texas Driving Record DWI Traffic tickets are often more than just an inconvenience, but could end up being a significant drain on your finances. For instance,...
Defenses to an Open Container Charge DWI Texas is well-known for having some of the strictest laws in the nation when it comes to driving while under the influence....
DWI Accidents Causing Physical Injury DWI Not all of those who are involved in DWI accidents are fortunate enough to avoid causing or suffering some sort of physical...
Can I Face DWI Charges If I Wasn’t Driving? DWI Typically, when a person is arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI), he or she will have been seen driving by the arresting...
Facts About Texas DWI Classes DWI In Texas, being convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) can have significant repercussions, including jail time, fines, a mandatory driver’s license suspension,...
Texas Underage Drinking and Driving Laws DWI In Texas, motorists who are accused of driving with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or more could face charges...
Factors That Can Affect BAC Results DWI When determining whether a motorist has had too much to drink, law enforcement officers measure the amount of alcohol in that person’s...
DWI vs. DUI: What’s the Difference? DWI While the terms DUI and DWI are often used interchangeably, there are actually important differences between these two offenses that could play...
DWI Accidents With Property Damage DWI Causing an accident while intoxicated comes with serious penalties in Texas. This is true even in minor accidents when no one was...
Do I Need an IID After a DWI Conviction? DWI The short answer to this question is “maybe.” Ultimately, whether a driver will be required to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID)...
First-Time DWI Offenses With Auto Accidents DWI Most first time DWI offenses are charged as misdemeanors, which means that defendants are often able to avoid jail time. This is...
DWI Supervisors’ Lawsuit Dismissed DWI Federal Judge Dismisses Whistle-Blower Lawsuit Brought by Former Harris County DWI Testing Supervisors Blood and breath tests provide the key evidence in...
Judge Rejects TBI Defense for Blood Draw Consent DWI DWI Accident & Intoxication Manslaughter A DWI accident will always draw the attention of law enforcement. If an innocent person is killed...
Do Police Need a 2nd Warrant to Test DWI Blood? DWI One of the cardinal rules of criminal law is that police must normally obtain a warrant before conducting a search. The warrant...
Can a Jury Find DWI Guilt but Impose No Sentence? DWI Laws are not always precise in their wording. For example, in Texas a first-time DWI charge may be prosecuted as either a...
Can Out-of-Jurisdiction Cops Make DWI Arrests? DWI Most DWI arrests begin with a police officer observing a possible traffic violation and pulling the driver over to give them a...
Can Off-Duty Cop Statements Lead to DWI Charges? DWI When it comes to a possible drunk driving situation, a police officer is not your friend. Even if you happen to know...
Is Necessity a Defense to Drunk Driving? DWI Everyone knows you are not supposed to drive while intoxicated. But are there situations where you have to drive drunk in order...
Laredo Officer Charged With DWI DWI When it comes to drunk driving, the fact someone is a police officer will not necessarily help them avoid an arrest. The...
Dad Gets 24 Months for DWI With Kids DWI First-Time DWI with Child Passenger: A Felony in Texas A first-time drunk driving offense is typically prosecuted as a misdemeanor. But the...
Court Upholds DWI Conviction of Austin Man DWI A DWI charge is not a parking ticket. It is not something that you should try to contest yourself without the assistance...
Texas Open Container Laws vs. Nearby States DWI We have discussed Texas open container laws many times before. To briefly recap, if you are caught by law enforcement with any...
When Can a Jury Ignore DWI Evidence? DWI Most DWI cases start with a traffic stop. An officer observes a possible traffic violation, pulls the driver over, and during the...
Court Upholds Habitual DWI 40-Year Sentence DWI How Police Investigate Drunk Driving Accidents When police respond to the scene of a car accident, they are not just looking to...
Community Caretaking and DWI Cases DWI Normally, a police officer requires “probable cause” to initiate a traffic stop or investigate a person suspected of DWI. But an officer...