DUI. It stands for driving under the influence, and it can heavily impact your life and those around you if you drive in that state. In 2019, there were almost 25,000 car crashes in Texas that were related to DUIs. One DUI can be enough to financially and mentally affect your life, but if you happen to […]
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Hidden Costs of a DWI in Texas When you think about the consequences of a DWI, what do you think of? Typically, people consider jail time, fines, probation, community service, etc. What many people don’t realize is that there are many hidden financial costs associated with getting a DWI. Let’s go over some of the […]
Drunk driving is an extremely serious offense. In fact, drinking and driving kills more than one person every single hour of every day of the year in the United States! It is for that reason that the law takes drunk driving offenses so seriously. It is also for that reason that, no matter your situation, you should […]
The prospect of a DWI charge on your record is enough to send anyone in an anxious frenzy. But if you’re due in court, that doesn’t mean that all hope is lost. By having the best legal support system by your side, the law might actually help you out, not punish you. This support system comes […]
In a DWI matter, after an officer stops and questions you, one of the next things they may do is ask you to step out of the vehicle for a pre-arrest screening. During this phase of the DWI investigation, the officer is trying to establish probable cause to arrest you for driving while intoxicated. Probable cause means […]
Driving under the influence. It can be dangerous, and sometimes even fatal. People say it is something that needs to be controlled and contained, but more people fall victim to doing it in the Lone Star State than you may expect. In 2020, there were actually 6.3% more DWI-related fatalities in Texas than there were in 2019. […]
Police need to have probable cause to stop a driver. Let’s discuss what driving behaviors may lead police to pull you over for suspected DWI. CONTACT US 1. Swerving Alcohol makes your vision blurry, slows your reaction time, and weakens your motor functions. All of these effects can lead a driver to swerve on the road. […]
Did you know an average of 29 people die daily in the US due to drunk driving-related accidents? Well, this explains why driving under the influence is a serious offense in the country. If booked for a DUI offense, you are in hot water. Drunk driving has dire consequences, including hefty fines, community service, license suspension, and […]
Most people are aware that driving while intoxicated will result in state criminal DWI charges. But what many people might not realize is that the Federal Government can also prosecute a person accused of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The difference between a state DUI and a federal DUI is where […]
Did you know more than 1.5 million drivers are arrested annually for drunk driving in the US? If arrested for driving while intoxicated, it’s important to recognize you are in hot soup. To prevent the situation from worsening, a reputable DWI Austin Attorney is invaluable. Being arrested for DWI in Austin is a scary experience. If found […]