A driving while intoxicated charge (DWI) is a serious criminal offense that can lead to a driver’s license suspension, major fines and incarceration. Before a DWI charge is given, police, typically, have to have reasonable cause to pull someone over under the...
How Can You Minimize The Social Impact Of A Dwi Accusation?
Being accused of driving while intoxicated can be just as bad as the arrest or a potential conviction. While a conviction itself is what most employers use to determine if you’ll keep or lose your job, for example, friends, family and the public may not wait to find...
What Will A Texas Dwi Mean For Your Vehicle Insurance?
Having a driver's license is only the first necessary step to own and operate a motor vehicle. You also need to register the vehicle and maintain liability insurance for it. Every time that you drive, you will be subject to law enforcement efforts. If a police officer...
What Defenses Can You Use After Accusations Of Minor In Possession?
If you are accused of being a minor in possession or if your child is now facing those charges, it’s very important that you understand the defenses that could help you protect against penalties. Minor in possession charges are usually filed whenever a minor is caught...
Minors Can Face Serious Dwi Penalties In Texas, Too
Did you know that those who are underage can face adult penalties for driving while intoxicated in Texas? It’s possible for a minor to face the same penalties that an adult would without any alteration to account for their age or alcohol education. According to the...
Can you defend against field sobriety tests?
If you are stopped by the police and they ask you to take field sobriety tests, you need to understand your rights as well as how these tests work. Field sobriety tests are not without their downsides or faults, and they can be inaccurate. It’s possible to challenge...
4 Reasons A Dwi Is Disruptive To Anyone’s Life
Drinking and driving is a crime, and as such, getting accused of it may lead to serious problems in your life. Not only could you face civil and criminal penalties, you could also face problems with schooling, at work or socially. A DWI charge may be disruptive for...
The Penalties For A 2nd — Or 3rd — DWI In Texas
Texas has some of the toughest DWI laws in the nation. With mandatory jail sentences, thousands of dollars in fines, and the loss of your license for up to two years if you are convicted, getting arrested for drinking and driving by a Dallas-Fort Worth area police...