Driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI) are both serious offenses, especially if it’s not your first one. If you are facing a third offense you need to know what to expect from here. This article will cover important information about the differences between a DUI and DWI as well the penalty […]
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Driving when your blood alcohol concentration is at 0.08% is illegal in Texas. Being charged with a DUI can lead to numerous penalties, depending on how many offenses you may have. You can owe expensive fines, lose your license, and even face jail time. You may be wondering how exactly you could fight these charges. Hiring […]
You’ve received a DWI and aren’t sure what to do. Maybe you are wondering about the difference between a DUI and a DWI. It was only a few drinks, how bad could it be? Between 2009-2018 there were 13,592 people were killed in Texas as a result of a drunk driver. A DWI charge in Texas has […]
Police officers rely heavily on breath test results to charge drivers for driving while intoxicated. If you are pulled over and asked to participate in this test, you may be wondering if you have the right to refuse. Let’s go over implied consent in Texas and your rights when stopped by police. Implied Consent Every […]
If you have been arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas, you must go through the criminal justice system. If this is your first arrest, you may not be familiar with what the DWI court process entails. Facing unknowns can cause stress and anxiety, which can make this whole incident that much more challenging. […]
Have you or a loved one been arrested for DWI in the State of Texas? Each year in the United States, there are more than 1.5 million people arrested for driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Being arrested can be a life-changing experience for you and your family members. There is uncertainty […]
Are you or a relative trying to find the best DUI attorney in Austin, Texas, and the surrounding area? There are more than 75,000 licensed attorneys in the State of Texas, but most of these lawyers do not specialize in DUI defense. Hiring a lawyer to represent you in your DUI case can be the most important […]
Driving while intoxicated is never a good combination. It gets compounded when you’re pulled over by police and cited for a DWI. A first offense DWI is a serious charge and should get addressed immediately. Since it’s your first time DWI offense, you may be inclined to accept the charge and not fight it in court. This […]
DWIs devastate communities all over Texas. Alcohol and drugs contributed to more than 18,000 car accidents in Texas in 2019. More than 700 of those accidents resulted in at least one fatality. That’s why the state of Texas provides strict guidelines for a DWI, even for a first offense. Every driver needs to understand what Texas regulations […]
About 13% of weekend, nighttime drivers had marijuana in their systems within a single year. The chances of fatalities increases as marijuana use continues to rise. In fact, marijuana users are 25% more likely to get into a crash than sober drivers. Were you recently pulled over after driving under the influence (DWI)? A DWI first offense could […]