June 10, 2019, proved to be a fateful day in Texas legislative history. On that date, the 86th Legislature passed House Bill 1325, which incorporated by reference the provisions provided in the Federal Farm Bill. What? What does that have to do with possession of marijuana in Texas? The answer: Everything. The purpose of HB 1325 […]
Category Archives: DWI
Despite our better judgment, we all make horribly boneheaded mistakes from time to time. It’s just that some mistakes lead to you winding up in hot water with the law. The act of driving under the influence, or committing a DUI, is at the top of any such list. But, once you’re in it, wishing won’t […]
This is one of the more common questions I get when meeting with clients in my office after they have been arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). Most folks find it appalling that the police can force you to do something so invasive, so intimate, so in violation of the notion of privacy. How is […]
Someone is injured or killed every twenty minutes in Texas DUI-related motor vehicle accidents. Every year, hundreds of people in Texas die because of intoxicated people deciding to get behind the wheel and driving while under the influence of alcohol. The Lone Star state is the leading state in the nation when it comes to drunk […]
Did you know that roughly 1.5 million people are arrested every year for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs? A DWI charge holds a lot of weight since individuals not only endanger their own lives but the lives of others. While the state of Texas may be lenient toward a first or second DWI offense, […]
Most of us never plan on ending up in a courtroom, much less being there as a defendant. Then, there’s also the danger of being wrongfully convicted. If you do end up accused of a crime, you’re going to need to enlist the services of a solid criminal defense lawyer, and there are certain attributes you […]
You drove while intoxicated. You got pulled over and are now facing criminal charges. Now what? In the United States, over one million people go on record for driving under the influence each year. Most people have a few drinks and don’t think twice before getting behind the wheel. While we certainly don’t encourage drinking and driving, […]
A serious charge on your record has the possibility of changing your life. A DUI charge especially has the power to alter the state of your future. While you may never have thought that you would be hit with a DUI charge, you’re certainly not alone. Over a million people are arrested for driving under the influence […]
Every 20 minutes in Texas there is a car accident-related death or injury. These incidents usually happen because there is someone driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Getting pulled over and being penalized with a DUI in Texas is scary enough when you’re alone. So, what about getting a DUI with a child in […]
In 2016, over 1 million drivers were arrested for driving with alcohol or narcotics in their system. These arrests are classified as driving under the influence, otherwise known as DWI. And while they don’t always result in jail time, they almost always carry serious consequences. If you’ve just received your first DWI in Texas, you should understand […]