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You’re out with your friends, having a good time, and you have a few more drinks than you meant to. You feel fine, though, and think “I am definitely ok to drive home”. Can you drink and drive? Maybe, but even though you feel fine, you likely are not. Most states set the legal limit […]
Imagine this scenario: you’re accused of a crime that you didn’t commit. Or, you’re accused of a crime that you did commit, but you believe your actions were justified. These are just two situations that any one of us could be facing. If you are facing any type of criminal charge, you need a criminal […]
Think DWIs only happen when your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08 or higher? Think again. Texas’s DWI law doesn’t just concern incidents involving individuals operating vehicles with an elevated BAC level. It also addresses a person’s ability to drive safely. The 0.08 or higher BAC limit is the per se law, which means the court presumes a person […]
Drunk driving is considered a crime and claims more than 10,000 lives each year. Those caught driving impaired could lose their license, face fines, and go to prison. Twelve percent of Americans admit to driving drunk regularly, but this dangerous habit could have serious consequences. If you’re facing an intoxicated driving charge, it’s time to consider how to approach your […]
About 10.22 percent of Texas residents have been involved in a drunk driving accident at some point in their lives. DWI charges have been issued to 24.14 percent of Texas drivers for drunk driving. So, are you facing a DWI charge in Austin, Texas? If this is the case, the financial burden may be the least of […]
About 28 people die each day in alcohol-related car accidents. Because these circumstances are so hazardous, it’s only right to expect serious blowback if you get charged with a Driving While Impaired (DWI) penalty. These issues are handled based on different state laws, so if you live in the Austin area, it’s important that you get to know the tips […]
If you have your driver’s license, you should be aware of laws that prohibit drunk driving. In every state, you are prohibited from driving when under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Beyond that, though, there are some gray areas that vary from state to state and based on how much you’ve had to drink, […]
A police officer can’t immediately arrest someone they believe was driving while intoxicated. They must have probable cause to do so. In other words, the officer must be able to articulate why they suspected that the driver was under the influence and how that justified an arrest. Gathering evidence to back their beliefs requires going […]
Many people are required to take daily medications in order to live a healthy life. You can be charged with DWI for being under the influence of illegal drugs, but what about the ones you are prescribed? DWI of Prescription Drugs A number of prescription drugs have strong side effects, some of which can impact […]
Texas is known for many things, but did you know drunk driving charges are one of them? Believe it or not, Texas ranks as the fourth worst state in the union for DUI convictions, which have devastating impacts on the lives of those convicted. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to protect yourself from the worst-case […]