In Texas, a driving while intoxicated (DWI) conviction comes with a bevy of penalties, including the suspension of your driver’s license. Losing the ability to drive legally can severely limit what you can do, including getting yourself to work or school or taking care of essential household duties. The driver’s license suspension period depends on […]
Category Archives: DWI Defense
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a matter taken very seriously in the state of Texas. That’s because one in three traffic deaths involves a drunk driver. Getting one DWI is no walk in the park. Getting a second one is also disastrous. But what if you’re facing your third DWI? You’re probably asking yourself many questions. […]
Before a police officer can lawfully arrest you for DWI, they must have probable cause to believe that you were intoxicated by alcohol and/or drugs. Probable cause means that there is some concrete evidence they can point to justifying their taking you into custody. One way an officer can establish probable cause is by subjecting you to […]
So you went out with some friends after work for a drink. Several hours later (and several drinks in) you realize that it’s time to be getting home. You figure that even though you were drinking, your house is only a few minutes away so you should be okay to drive home. No big deal, […]
Driving under the influence has serious consequences, including the loss of your driver’s license. However, a good lawyer can help you keep your rights if you were charged with a DWI. What kind of lawyer should you hire to fight your DWI charge? Your best bet is to go with a criminal defense attorney. In this guide, […]
If you have been convicted of DWI or intoxication assault, you may have a court order to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle. How does the device work? An ignition interlock device (IID) is essentially a breathalyzer installed in your vehicle. These can be required for a mandatory amount of time following a DWI conviction. The […]
Between last year and this year, the admission of driving while intoxicated dropped to 17.% compared to 18.9%. Although people are saying they are driving less while intoxicated, there are still 30 deaths every day caused by drinking and driving. Even if drinking and driving doesn’t cause a crash, it still comes with serious legal consequences. If you’ve […]
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, about 1,024,508 people were under arrest for driving while intoxicated in 2019. Since that estimate, the numbers of DWI offense accusations remain steady to this day. However, just because they charge you with a DWI offense doesn’t mean you are guilty. If someone charges you with a DWI in Texas, […]
In Texas, not only is being arrested for a first-time DWI offense scary, but it is also serious. You are now facing criminal accusations that trigger a complicated court process. If you are found guilty, you could be incarcerated, fined, and lose your driving privileges. A first DWI offense can result in severe penalties. The […]
If you’re caught operating a vehicle of any kind while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the great state of Texas, you could face serious consequences. There are two offenses to be aware of in Texas: Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). While both of these offenses sound similar, there are […]