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 […]
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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]