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 […]
Category Archives: DWI Arrest
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 […]
The state of Texas takes driving while intoxicated seriously. While there are programs available designed to prevent a first DWI from becoming a repeat offense, the government does crack down hard on second and third offenses. In Texas, you may be charged with a DWI when you have a blood or breath alcohol concentration of […]
Every year, more than 1 million American drivers are arrested for driving while under the influence. But while DUI arrests are far from uncommon, if you are arrested while driving drunk, it certainly won’t feel ‘routine.’ Instead, your life may be turned down instantly. You could lose your job, face jail time and hefty fines, and more. […]
Almost 30 people die in an alcohol-related crash every single day. That’s about one death every 50 minutes. Meanwhile, the annual cost of these crashes has now exceeded over $44 billion. If you were caught driving while intoxicated (DWI), you might have to deal with serious legal consequences. What is a DWI and how could it impact your […]
Over 1.4 million adults in the US are arrested for drunk driving every year. So if you’ve been charged with drink driving you’re in good company. However, if you want to avoid the penalty of up to 60 days in prison along with a fine and driving ban, you need to know the best DUI defense around. In […]
You ride your bike to meet up with friends at the bar. You’ve had a few too many, but you are on your bicycle, so you don’t have to worry about a DWI, or do you? In addition to a DWI, have you considered the other personal and legal risks of riding a bike while […]
If you’re arrested for driving while intoxicated in Austin, Texas, you could be facing some serious penalties. The legal and financial consequences of your arrest could affect you for the rest of your life. Because of this, it’s important that you hire a reliable, experienced, and qualified Austin DUI attorney. So continue reading and we’ll walk […]
Everybody makes mistakes. Driving while intoxicated is never advisable, but people do it all the time. However, if you happened to get pulled over, you’re likely facing DUI charges. You may not have felt like you were over the limit, but that’s not for you to decide. What you need to decide is how you’re […]
Each year, nearly one million people are arrested for driving under the influence. While this number is staggering enough on its own, the truth is that there are millions more who drink and drive and never get caught. If you find yourself on the other side of the spectrum and are facing DUI charges, however, […]