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It is common knowledge that the legal blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drunk driving in Texas is 0.08 percent. BAC… Continue reading What’s the Penalty in Texas for Driving With a BAC of 0.15 Percent?
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In most DWI cases the critical piece of evidence is a chemical test showing a blood-alcohol concentration of at least… Continue reading Can Hospital Blood Samples Be Used to Charge Me With DWI?
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Texas is an “implied consent” when it comes to DWI. This means that if you refuse a breath-alcohol test when… Continue reading When Is a Police Request for a DWI Breath Test “Coercive”?
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Texas has an “implied consent” law which helps with DWI enforcement. This means that if a police officer has probable… Continue reading When Can Texas Police Take My Blood Without a Warrant?
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Because statistics reported on by CBS News suggest that the incidence rate of driving while intoxicated is increasing, Texas state… Continue reading New BAC Technology in Today’s Automobiles
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Some cautious Harris County residents will do anything to avoid an arrest and conviction for driving while intoxicated – including… Continue reading Personal BAC Testers vs. Police Breathalyzers
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It is common practice in Texas DWI cases for a police officer to request a suspected drunk driver take a… Continue reading Fighting a Breathalyzer Test in Texas
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Nobody likes seeing flashing police sirens while they are driving on the highway. But if you are pulled over by… Continue reading What to Do If You’re Pulled Over by Police
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Many states use “sobriety checkpoints” to monitor public highways for anyone driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or other… Continue reading The Sobriety Checkpoint Debate in Texas
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Drunk driving is a serious offense. But you may not be clear about what exactly constitutes drunk driving – or… Continue reading Requirements for a DWI in Texas
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