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What Happens After Your 3rd DWI in Austin, Texas?

What Happens After Your 3rd DWI in Austin, Texas

Three strikes and you’re out! This rule applies to baseball. But can it affect you if this is your 3rd DWI in Texas? DWI, also known as driving while intoxicated, is serious business. Problems you’re likely to run into include: Hurting yourself or someone else while driving Damaging your vehicle Losing your right to drive […]

What’s the Difference Between a First Offense DUI and a Second Offense DUI?

What’s the Difference Between a First Offense DUI and a Second Offense DUI

Nationally, 1.9 percent of people report driving drunk in the past 30 days. In Texas, that number is higher, with a rate of 2.1 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The difference between a first offense DUI and a second offense DUI, however, can be significant. Read on to learn more about […]

Everything You Need to Know About the DUI Court Process

Everything You Need to Know About the DUI Court Process

Getting pulled over is scary enough, but being hauled away to jail because you failed a sobriety test is even worse. The same is true whether you’re heavily intoxicated or just barely above the legal requirements. This sets in motion the DUI process. Being found guilty of this crime can wreak havoc on your life […]

5 Common DUI Arrest Mistakes You Should Avoid

5 Common DUI Arrest Mistakes You Should Avoid

No two DUI cases are the same. Each situation is unique and presents itself with its own set of facts and challenges. There are many things that must be considered in a case before any judgments can be made. We have constitutional rights for a reason, and they should be implied in a DUI arrest. There have been many […]

Case Summary: Fatality Accident with Both “Hospital” and “Legal” Blood Results

Case Summary Fatality Accident with Both Hospital and Legal Blood Results

Client was involved in a motor vehicle accident involving 2 passengers on a motorcycle. The two vehicles collided in the middle of an intersection. Both motorcycle passengers were killed. It was ultimately determined that the motorcycle driver went through a red light. He also had a BAC of 0.13. Client was transported to the hospital […]

7 Signs You Need a DUI Lawyer in Austin

7 Signs You Need a DUI Lawyer in Austin

Unsure of paying for a DUI lawyer? Whether or not to hire a lawyer is a tough question for many people facing DUI charges. On the one hand, a lawyer could help bring about a better outcome for everyone involved. On the other hand, they might not. And then your hard-earned cash is wasted. Luckily, […]

Know Before You Blow: Should I Take a Breathalyzer Test?

Know Before You Blow Should I Take a Breathalyzer Test

According to the laws of many states, a driver has to give consent before taking a breathalyzer test when asked to do so by a police officer. The choice to take the test or not can be a difficult one depending on an individual circumstance. You can decline to take the test, but will it […]

6 Questions to Ask your Austin DUI Attorney

6 Questions to Ask your Austin DUI Attorney

Did you know that in 2015, more than 1.1 million drivers were charged with a DUI? Getting behind the wheel of a car while under the influence is a dangerous decision. Not only do you risk injuring someone else, you also risk your own life. If you’re caught driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you’ll […]

What to Expect With a First Offense DUI in Texas

What to Expect With a First Offense DUI in Texas

A charge of Driving under the influence (DUI) carries heavy penalties in any state. In Texas, a first offense DUI charge will vary according to the circumstance. Those circumstances impact your driving record and drivers license status. Criminal Charges for a First Offense DUI A first offense DUI in Texas may be a misdemeanor. That does […]

5 Things To Remember Before and After Your Field Sobriety Test

5 Things To Remember Before and After Your Field Sobriety Test

DUI arrests are an unfortunate, but very real, fact of life. And although there is quite a stigma attached to those who are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the truth is that it can happen to anyone who drinks. For this reason, it’s very important to educate yourself on what to do […]