Drunk Driving
What factors increase the severity of a Texas DWI charge?
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges are among the most serious traffic violations prosecuted in Texas. However, people often perceive DWI charges as less severe than other common criminal charges. Someone accused of a DWI might decide to plead guilty in part...
Can drivers refuse to perform field sobriety tests in Texas?
A driver pulled over by a police officer knows they could be in trouble. Officers often write tickets after conducting traffic stops based on what they witnessed a driver doing. In more serious cases, they may arrest a driver for a severe traffic violation. Driving...
3 factors that can aggravate Texas DWI charges
The average driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense in Texas is classified as a misdemeanor charge. As a result, people sometimes fail to consider the risks of such charges as seriously as they should. They may assume that they can receive lenient sentences if they...
Is jail time automatic after a Texas DWI charge?
Those accused of impairment at the wheel may find themselves facing driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges. In cases with no aggravating factors, a first or second DWI will be classified as a misdemeanor offense in Texas. Many people believe that pleading guilty is...
2 secondary penalties that make fighting a DWI charge worthwhile
A significant portion of those arrested for a DWI offense in Texas plead guilty because they either believe that there is no way to fight the charges that they face or that the consequences they’re likely to face aren't serious enough to warrant a rigorous defense,...
Is someone’s license at risk after a DWI arrest?
When a police officer accuses someone of driving while intoxicated (DWI), they will arrest that driver and then give any evidence obtained during the traffic stop to a prosecutor. Those who have been accused of DWI offenses could lose their driver's license, end up in...
When does a Texas DWI become a felony offense?
People often don't treat driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges as seriously as they should. It is almost reflexive for people to plead guilty to such charges, and those who do may come to regret that decision. A DWI on your record can increase your insurance costs,...
Can DWI blood tests be wrong?
Typically, those who are stopped by the police with accusations of driving while intoxicated are given a Breathalyzer test. There are other options, though, because you could have a urine sample taken or have blood drawn. Of all the tests, blood tests are typically...
Your prescription medication could lead to a DWI
Did you know that you can get a DWI for being impaired by substances other than alcohol? That means that even if you’re taking a medication that you’ve been prescribed, you could face a DWI if you’re driving dangerously as a result. This is something that you have to...
Weren’t drunk? Auto brewery syndrome could explain impairment
If you’re ever stopped by the police and accused of driving while intoxicated despite not being, it’s important for you to take a deep look into your health. If you were feeling disoriented, tired or even a little bit drunk despite having no alcohol, one of the...