When you’re arraigned for driving while intoxicated (DWI), it can be very scary to listen to the judge read the formal charges against you and ask for your plea. Do you say, “Guilty,” “Not guilty,” or “No Contest” in response? Before you can make that decision, there...
Why You Should Refuse To Do Roadside Sobriety Tests
The threat of an arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) is very real here in Texas. Law enforcement can be quite aggressive when stopping drivers suspected of impairment. While everyone knows that it is unwise to drink and drive, many people have unfortunately...
What Should I Say During A Dwi Traffic Stop?
If a police officer has a good reason to believe a driver is intoxicated while operating a vehicle, such as swerving, breaking the law, or driving recklessly, the police must conduct a traffic stop. The police will probably request that the motorist submits to a...
3 Ways A Texas Dwi Conviction Can Affect A Professional’s Career
In some ways, a driving well intoxicated (DWI) offense isn't as serious as a violent criminal charge might be. However, a DWI can still lead to jail time, financial consequences and licensing penalties for the person accused. A Texas DWI can cost someone thousands of...
3 Mistakes To Avoid When Charged With A Dwi
Driving while impaired (DWI) is a crime that can result in fines and jail terms. Further, it can limit your employment and housing opportunities and can lead to an increase in insurance rates. In Texas, you are legally drunk when your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)...
Failing A Field Sobriety Test Doesn’t Mean That You’re Drunk
For many people pulled over because an officer suspects them of intoxication at the wheel, a field sobriety test may feel like a form of public humiliation and cruel punishment. A driver has to exit their vehicle and proceed to perform physical tasks under the course...
Are There Any Tricks You Can Use To Sober Up?
In many DWI cases, the initial problem is that the person needed to drive at that time and they were not yet sober enough to do so legally. For instance, they were at the bar when the establishment closed, and they needed to drive home. They felt like they didn’t have...
Do You Have To Yield To A Breathalyzer Test During A Texas Dui Stop?
Let’s get this out of the way – driving while intoxicated (DWI) puts your life as well as other road users at risk. Just do not drink and drive. However, mistakes happen. It is not uncommon to find yourself driving while your blood alcohol content (BAC) level that...
Think About The Long Term If Facing A Dwi
If the police arrest you on a charge of driving while intoxicated (DWI), it is essential to think long-term. Let’s say this is your first-ever arrest for drunk driving; if you plead guilty or fail to contest the charge, the judge must send you to jail for at least...
3 Mistakes That Could Defeat A Dwi Charge
Have you ever made a mistake in your job? If you face charges of driving while intoxicated (DWI), you need to consider that the police can also make mistakes in their work. Moreover, highlighting one of their mistakes to a court could be enough to counter the DWI...