DWI cases are a dime a dozen in Texas. This is due to the fact that the Lone Star State has the second highest impaired driving fatality rate in the nation; right behind California. According to current traffic statistics, every 20 minutes someone is injured or killed in a DWI accident on Texas roads. Law enforcement is out to curb these incidents with some of the strictest laws on the books. Read More...
How To Choose A DWI Attorney3/19/2019
Being charged with a DWI in Texas is a difficult situation that brings potentially severe legal consequences, including driver’s license suspension and criminal penalties. Plus, the laws and procedural rules governing these cases are extremely complex, so it’s smart to retain a DWI attorney to represent you. However, choosing the right lawyer to handle your case can be overwhelming if you’ve never hired one. Here are some tips to get you started. Read More...
Texas has some of the strictest DUI/DWI laws in the country. The only state more stringent is California. Law enforcement officials can arrest you on suspicion of driving under the influence. While this is no surprise to local residents; it can be a shock to visitors passing through. Read More...
If you are pulled over by an officer who suspects that you are driving while intoxicated, you should think twice before submitting to a breathalyzer test. There are plenty of instances when agreeing to blow is the wrong decision. Read More...
DWI: What Is An Occupational License?3/19/2019
Most people have heard of an “Occupational License” in passing yet many do not know what it actually means. The state of Texas grants such a license to an individual in the event that his driver's license is suspended. However, the suspension must be the result of something besides a mental or physical disability. Read More...
Under Texas law, you can be arrested for driving while intoxicated if you’re operating a vehicle on roadways while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The charges for DWI carry a few legal implications, one of which impacts your driver’s license. You do have certain rights to contest the charges, but it’s important to understand the proceedings and what they mean for your driving privileges. Read More...
DWI cases are a dime a dozen in Texas. This is due to the fact that the Lone Star State has the second highest impaired driving fatality rate in the nation; right behind California. According to current traffic statistics, every 20 minutes someone is injured or killed in a DWI accident on Texas roads. Read More...
Most people pay very little attention to the difference in terminology until it affects them personally. It’s true that these terms are used interchangeably, but if you’re facing charges for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the difference becomes extremely important. This article will explain why. Read More...
Given the complexity of DWI law in the state of Texas; there is a short answer and a long answer to this question. The short answer is yes. You will lose your license if you are charged with a DWI. The long answer to this question begins with taking quick action and finding the right representation. Let’s take a look behind the scenes. Read More...
If you’ve been arrested for more than one drunk driving incident in the state of Texas, you may be familiar with the process of going to court and sentencing. However, if a certain amount of time has passed since your matter was resolved, the consequences can be quite different now considering recent initiatives to crack down on drunk driving. Read More...
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