Being pulled over can be nerve-racking. But what if during the stop, you notice the officer’s gazed fixed on something in your front passenger seat? You look over to see a bottle sitting there. Your anxiety could increase considerably. You know drinking and driving is illegal, which you weren’t doing. Still, you might wonder what […]
Category Archives: DWI
In Texas, you commit a DWI when you operate a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of .08 or higher or when your normal faculties are impaired because you consumed alcohol and/or drugs. This is a serious charge, and the conviction penalties are steep. If a judge or jury finds you guilty, the court can sentence you […]
Almost 30 people die in an alcohol-related crash every single day. That’s about one death every 50 minutes. Meanwhile, the annual cost of these crashes has now exceeded over $44 billion. If you were caught driving while intoxicated (DWI), you might have to deal with serious legal consequences. What is a DWI and how could it impact your […]
If you’ve been pulled over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated or for any other alleged offense, the officer might ask to search your vehicle. Any encounter with law enforcement can be intimidating, and you may feel obligated to comply with their requests. They are, after all, in a position of authority, and you are […]
Over 1.4 million adults in the US are arrested for drunk driving every year. So if you’ve been charged with drink driving you’re in good company. However, if you want to avoid the penalty of up to 60 days in prison along with a fine and driving ban, you need to know the best DUI defense around. In […]
Take this scenario: Craig is heading home after a night out drinking. Although he’s inebriated, he gets behind the wheel. While making a right turn at a high rate of speed, he hits another vehicle. The other driver is ejected from the car and dies. After law enforcement officials investigate the accident, the prosecutor charges […]
If an officer arrests you on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, they may subject you to a chemical test to determine how much alcohol was in your system. In Texas, a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 while operating a vehicle is illegal. Thus, if the results reveal that you were at or above the limit, you […]
You ride your bike to meet up with friends at the bar. You’ve had a few too many, but you are on your bicycle, so you don’t have to worry about a DWI, or do you? In addition to a DWI, have you considered the other personal and legal risks of riding a bike while […]
In Texas, it’s illegal to drink and drive. People might refer to this offense as driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI). Although these terms are often used interchangeably, in Texas, they are two separate crimes. What distinguishes a DWI from a DUI is the age of the alleged offender. What Is […]
If you’re arrested for driving while intoxicated in Austin, Texas, you could be facing some serious penalties. The legal and financial consequences of your arrest could affect you for the rest of your life. Because of this, it’s important that you hire a reliable, experienced, and qualified Austin DUI attorney. So continue reading and we’ll walk […]