Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is one of the leading causes of fatal car accidents in the US. In fact, drinking and driving kills 28 people in the US each day. Over 10,000 lives are lost to drunk driving each year as a result. Is a DWI a criminal offense in Texas, though? What happens if you’re on […]
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A breath test is meant to pick up on drinking alcohol in the breath, but can it detect other substances? Let’s discuss what you should know about how your medication could affect your breath test results. The Effects of Medicine on BAC In most cases, your medication will not significantly impact your BAC score. However, […]
With the speed at which technology advances these days, it seems fully automated vehicles (or self-driving cars) are things of the near future. But as drivers start giving up driving responsibilities to machines, questions about legal issues involving motor vehicles, such as DWIs, arise. Specifically, if a person is intoxicated while in a self-driving vehicle, […]
When you think of getting a DUI, what comes to mind? For most people, it’s getting behind the wheel of a vehicle after having had a few too many drinks. After all, DUI means driving under the influence. However, did you know you can get a DUI even if you’re outside of a vehicle? There […]
No matter what state you’re driving in while intoxicated (DWI), it’s a serious matter. More than one DWI is even more serious. A third DWI can screw up your entire life. Every state has different laws and ramifications for DWIs. The one constant is that in the last 20 plus years, DWIs have become a […]
Have you been charged with a DUI? Being charged with a DUI is stressful and confusing, especially if you were involved in an accident. You risk getting your driving license revoked or face a heavy penalty in such a case. In getting yourself out of this mess, it’s better to hire a DUI attorney. A […]
Every 50 minutes, one person dies in a motor vehicle crash involving an alcohol-impaired driver. That’s 29 people every day. About 1 million drivers were arrested while driving under the influence of narcotics within a single year, too. If you were charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), make sure to find an experienced DWI Austin attorney right […]
In the United States, one person dies from a drunk-driving accident every 28 minutes. That adds up to 10,142 preventable deaths in 2019 alone. Driving while intoxicated can have serious consequences for you, your passengers, and the other drivers sharing the road. Because of this, Texas takes drunk driving incredibly seriously. If you’re caught driving while intoxicated, you […]
Yes, if you drive under the influence of marijuana in Texas, you could get a DWI. And that’s not just because the substance is illegal in this state – even in places where recreational marijuana use has been legalized, criminal charges can arise when someone operates a vehicle while affected by it. The reason you […]
Did you know that in 2016, more than a million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol? If you’ve picked up a DUI charge, then we strongly advise that you hire a DUI lawyer. Choosing the right DUI attorney is a very important decision. How can you be sure you’re making the […]