After a long week, you’ve gone out for drinks with a few friends and are ready to end your night. Suddenly on your way home, red and blue lights flash behind you. Pulling over to the side of the road, you cannot help but feel your heart racing as the officer comes to the side…
You’re driving down the road thinking about the upcoming day when you suddenly approach a DWI checkpoint. While you know that you aren’t intoxicated or in danger, the surprise inspection leaves you frightened and suspicious of the officer’s intentions. Many people respond to stressful situations with the police by recording the interaction. In Texas, it…
A DUI/DWI checkpoint is a temporary roadblock created by police officers to check for signs of intoxication in drivers. Law enforcement hopes to protect others from drunk drivers with these sobriety checkpoints. Any sign of possible impairment may cause an officer to pull you over, check your blood alcohol content (BAC), and perform a field…
The right to remain silent is a vital section of the Miranda Warnings that police officers say to individuals when they’re arrested. An officer will read your protected rights, and from that moment on, anything you say can and will be used against you. In that type of situation, you can feel overwhelmed with the…
Texas State Law states that if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is over 0.08% while driving a motor vehicle, and you are stopped by a police officer, you will be charged with a DWI. A DWI stands for “driving while intoxicated” and comes with multiple levels of punishment. The consequences depend on how high your…
In Texas, the law states that the minimum drinking age is 21. While individuals over the age of 18 can serve alcohol at an establishment or restaurant, they cannot consume or purchase alcohol until they’re 21. When minors disregard the law and consume or purchase alcohol before they are legally qualified, they can suffer severe…
Having dinner with your family or going out to celebrate a friend’s birthday are fun ways to enjoy your time. During these events, you’ll often be exposed to alcohol. While drinking responsibly is expected of all individuals, there are times when you may feel sober, but your blood alcohol content (BAC) is over 0.08%. This…