In a given year, around 1.5 million Americans were arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This indicates that one in every 121 licensed drivers was arrested for drunk driving. This figure varies from year to year. But one thing is certain: thousands of drivers make mistakes that may cost them their licenses and […]
Category Archives: DWI
Texas does have a statute of limitations for DWIs. The statute of limitations restricts the amount of time the prosecutor has to take action in a criminal case. The timeframe is not the same for all matters. Misdemeanors and felonies have different deadlines (and various felonies have separate limits based on the severity of the offense). In short, […]
Last year, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), reported that Texas law enforcement charged over 80,000 drivers with driving while intoxicated (DWI) violations. Roughly 14 percent of those charged drivers plead guilty to this offense. Five percent of those charged drivers plead not guilty and had their charges dismissed or reduced. The important lesson from these […]
About 29 people die in the US daily due to drunk-driving crashes. According to the NHTSA, there were over 50,000 fatal car accidents in 2019, with around 19% of the drivers being under the influence of alcohol. DUI cases have dire consequences like license suspension, fines, or jail sentences. Repercussions might worsen depending on your criminal record […]
Are you facing DUI charges in Austin? Perhaps you’re looking for someone to offer legal representation and ensure a successful outcome. Or maybe you want a professional who’ll help ease your charges. If so, learn the mistakes to avoid when hiring DUI Attorney Austin. An experienced DUI lawyer investigates your case and collects solid evidence to create […]
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 […]