After you have been pulled over and evaluated for a suspected DWI, the officer may place you under arrest and ask that you take a breath test to see whether you really are intoxicated. If you fail the breath test for driving with a blood alcohol content over the legal limit, you will be charged…
While the legal limit of 0.08% BAC in Texas establishes a presumption of intoxication, it is not the sole criterion for DWI charges. Impairment can be established through other evidence, such as field sobriety tests and subjective observations by law enforcement officers. Additionally, Texas has a zero-tolerance policy for drivers under 21 years of age,…
If you have been arrested for a DWI, you may feel helpless as you face serious charges like the suspension of your driver’s license or even jail time. However, you do not need to go through the Texas criminal justice system alone. With the help of a trusted criminal justice attorney, you can build a…
If you are the holder of a commercial driver’s license, or CDL, and have been arrested for a DWI in Texas, you may be concerned over the legal repercussions you may be facing. In addition to various potential penalties, an arrest for driving while intoxicated in Texas can also result in the suspension or revocation…
After you have been charged with a DWI in Texas, you may believe that your days of driving are over. However, that is not always the case. In Texas, drivers who have had a DWI can apply for a restricted/occupational license to restore some of their driving privileges. After being charged with a DWI in…
All drivers hold a duty of care to themselves and everyone else who is on the road with them to operate their vehicles in a reasonably safe manner. However, when a driver gets behind the wheel while they are intoxicated, it is impossible to uphold this duty. Driving while intoxicated is a serious offense that…
Most criminal records in Texas are public and are available to anyone who runs a background check. If you’ve been arrested, charged, or convicted of a DWI, your records may stop you from owning a home, finding a job, and receiving a financial loan. Your DWI arrest and charge may follow you for years and…
A DWI accusation in Texas is stressful and comes with serious potential consequences. With significant fines, jail time, and the possibility of a suspended license, it’s essential to take action immediately. One of the factors you’ll have to face after a DWI accusation is an administrative license revocation (ALR) hearing, where a judge will determine…
Whether it is a birthday celebration with friends, a candle-lit anniversary, or a happy hour with the office, drinking is a common and fun way to commemorate small or big wins. After a couple glasses of wine, or maybe even a celebratory shot, you may begin to feel a little tipsy. You drove yourself here…
Your doctor prescribed you medicine on the side to help with regular stresses and anxiety. It helps you fully enjoy the cozy times with family and friends but sometimes leaves you feeling a little lightheaded or dizzy. You haven’t had anything to drink, and the only medication you have taken was prescribed by a professional,…