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Can You Be Arrested for Drinking in a Parked Car?

Texas law enforcement agencies work aggressively to stop drunk driving, and to that end the State of Texas has an… Continue reading Can You Be Arrested for Drinking in a Parked Car?

Overview of Open Container Laws in Texas In general, it is legal for someone to possess an open container of… Continue reading El Paso Open Container Ban Raises Concerns Over Criminalizing the Homeless

If a police officer pulls a driver over for a traffic violation and spots an open container of beer next… Continue reading Can a Passenger Have an Open Container of Alcohol In a Vehicle?

Anyone in Texas who is facing open container charges needs to take the charges extremely seriously, regardless of whether or… Continue reading What Should I Know About the Open Container Law in Texas?

If you are facing charges for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas, you may already know that you can face… Continue reading What Are the Consequences for a DWI with an Open Container?

In Texas, being accused of committing an open container violation can have serious repercussions. Fortunately, it is possible to get… Continue reading Expunging an Open Container Violation

The short answer to this question is no. Drivers in Texas cannot be arrested merely for committing an open container… Continue reading Can I Be Arrested for an Open Container Violation in Texas?

Texas is well-known for having some of the strictest laws in the nation when it comes to driving while under… Continue reading Are There Any Defenses to an Open Container Charge?

Having an open container of alcohol in one’s vehicle won’t significantly affect the severity of the penalties that a person… Continue reading How Can Having an Open Container in a Vehicle Impact a DWI Charge?

Motorists in Texas are prohibited from possessing an open container of alcohol, not only while driving but also while parked… Continue reading Can I Be Charged with an Open Container Violation as a Passenger?