The state of Texas recorded 71,959 DUI arrests in 2019. Not only can a DUI charge lead to a lengthy battle in court, but it can also hurt your prospects for employment and even cost you your current job. But if you’ve been charged with a DUI, it’s not time to panic. Here are some of the smartest ways […]
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Rather than risk getting arrested for drunk driving, many people believe riding a bicycle is a viable option. But is it still possible? According to Texas law, a person commits DWI if he/she is operating a motor vehicle while impaired. Although you may think a motor vehicle only refers to cars, trucks, or motorcycles, the definition is […]
Every day, 3,200 people are arrested for drunk driving. Whether you’ve been arrested for the first time or the third time for a DWI, the consequences can be very serious. On top of jail time, fines, and administrative consequences, getting a DWI can impact your every day life. Do DWI convictions impact your ability to find a […]
Commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders qualify to operate large vehicles that carry precious cargo or passengers. Since commercial drivers are held to a higher standard compared to noncommercial drivers, a DWI conviction in Texas can result in harsher penalties. First, you must understand that the legal limit for commercial drivers is a blood alcohol content (BAC) of.04 […]
More than one million drivers were arrested in 2016 for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you’ve had a DUI conviction, you know that it can seriously affect multiple aspects of your life. What happens when you get more than one DUI? What happens if you get three? If you’re facing your third DUI, […]
At Deandra Grant Law, we are doubly excited to share that not only has Attorney Deandra M. Grant been selected to the 2020 Texas Super Lawyers list, but she has also been named to the Top 50: 2020 Women Texas Super Lawyers list. This is the ninth year she has received the honor of being a Super […]
If you’re under the age of 21, you need to think twice about drinking and getting behind the wheel. As a minor, you can be charged with both DUI and DWI. DUI refers to driving under the influence, which is applicable to those who are underage. Because it’s illegal for minors to drink, any detectable […]
DWI charges in Texas were down in 2019. Last year, 97,539 people were charged with a DWI, down from 98,349 charges in 2018. At the same time, the number of people released with no charges after a DWI arrest fell by nearly half. Texas is getting stricter when it comes to DWI convictions. So when you get arrested […]
You might be aware of a Texas law that prohibits people convicted of certain crimes from possessing firearms. Thus, you may wonder whether the ban would apply to you if you’re convicted of driving while intoxicated. The answer is that it depends on the specifics of your situation. The firearm law pertains to convictions for felony-level offenses. […]
Perhaps you just started a new medication your doctor prescribed. You took a couple before getting behind the wheel, and a while later, you see the flashing lights of a police cruiser in your review mirror. After you stop, the police officer tells you that they pulled you over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. […]