Every day, 3,200 people are arrested for drunk driving. Whether you’ve been arrested for the first time or the third time for a DWI, the consequences can be very serious. On top of jail time, fines, and administrative consequences, getting a DWI can impact your every day life. Do DWI convictions impact your ability to find a […]
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Commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders qualify to operate large vehicles that carry precious cargo or passengers. Since commercial drivers are held to a higher standard compared to noncommercial drivers, a DWI conviction in Texas can result in harsher penalties. First, you must understand that the legal limit for commercial drivers is a blood alcohol content (BAC) of.04 […]
More than one million drivers were arrested in 2016 for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you’ve had a DUI conviction, you know that it can seriously affect multiple aspects of your life. What happens when you get more than one DUI? What happens if you get three? If you’re facing your third DUI, […]
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 […]
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 […]
You might be aware of a Texas law that prohibits people convicted of certain crimes from possessing firearms. Thus, you may wonder whether the ban would apply to you if you’re convicted of driving while intoxicated. The answer is that it depends on the specifics of your situation. The firearm law pertains to convictions for felony-level offenses. […]
Perhaps you just started a new medication your doctor prescribed. You took a couple before getting behind the wheel, and a while later, you see the flashing lights of a police cruiser in your review mirror. After you stop, the police officer tells you that they pulled you over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. […]
Being convicted of a DWI can have severe ramifications in your life. Not only may a court order you to incarceration and/or fines, but you will also have a mark on your criminal record. Now, the word “mark” may make it seem like a small thing, but it is far from that. Criminal proceedings, from an […]
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. […]