Driving when your blood alcohol concentration is at 0.08% is illegal in Texas. Being charged with a DUI can lead to numerous penalties, depending on how many offenses you may have. You can owe expensive fines, lose your license, and even face jail time. You may be wondering how exactly you could fight these charges. Hiring […]
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You’ve received a DWI and aren’t sure what to do. Maybe you are wondering about the difference between a DUI and a DWI. It was only a few drinks, how bad could it be? Between 2009-2018 there were 13,592 people were killed in Texas as a result of a drunk driver. A DWI charge in Texas has […]
We are thrilled to announce that Attorney Deandra M. Grant was selected to the 2021 Texas Super Lawyers list. This is her eighth year in a row being included in the list and her tenth time receiving the award. She was also a Texas Super Lawyers honoree in 2011 – 2012 and 2014 – 2020. Being chosen […]
Police officers rely heavily on breath test results to charge drivers for driving while intoxicated. If you are pulled over and asked to participate in this test, you may be wondering if you have the right to refuse. Let’s go over implied consent in Texas and your rights when stopped by police. Implied Consent Every […]
If you have been arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas, you must go through the criminal justice system. If this is your first arrest, you may not be familiar with what the DWI court process entails. Facing unknowns can cause stress and anxiety, which can make this whole incident that much more challenging. […]
Have you or a loved one been arrested for DWI in the State of Texas? Each year in the United States, there are more than 1.5 million people arrested for driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Being arrested can be a life-changing experience for you and your family members. There is uncertainty […]
Are you or a relative trying to find the best DUI attorney in Austin, Texas, and the surrounding area? There are more than 75,000 licensed attorneys in the State of Texas, but most of these lawyers do not specialize in DUI defense. Hiring a lawyer to represent you in your DUI case can be the most important […]
Dutifully fulfilling your obligations while on probation can be challenging enough. However, the pandemic has posed unprecedented obstacles. Apart from adjusting to new ways of completing one’s probationary period, other cautionary measures need to be taken into account. While the average American on probation serves just under two years, COVID-19 will affect just how soon […]
Driving while intoxicated is never a good combination. It gets compounded when you’re pulled over by police and cited for a DWI. A first offense DWI is a serious charge and should get addressed immediately. Since it’s your first time DWI offense, you may be inclined to accept the charge and not fight it in court. This […]
DWIs devastate communities all over Texas. Alcohol and drugs contributed to more than 18,000 car accidents in Texas in 2019. More than 700 of those accidents resulted in at least one fatality. That’s why the state of Texas provides strict guidelines for a DWI, even for a first offense. Every driver needs to understand what Texas regulations […]