Drunk 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...
3 reasons you could challenge Texas DWI breath test results
Physical or chemical evidence is very helpful for prosecutors intending to bring driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges against someone. Chemical breath tests help demonstrate that someone had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over the legal limit, even if their...
Substance abuse treatment may be an option after a DWI
If you are struggling with a drug or alcohol abuse disorder, it is important to look at how you can get help. If you now face legal trouble with a DWI for having drugs or alcohol in your system, then you may need to seriously consider doing so through a substance...