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, […]
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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 […]
Over the past 10 years, the amount of criminal court caseloads has decreased by 2%. In 2016, a reported 17.8 million cases went to criminal court at the state level. The National Center for State Courts has collected data on court statistics. Its research shows that Texas accounted for over 2 million of the incoming criminal court cases. If you […]
Every year in Texas, there are over 6,000 car crashes involving DUI for drugs and alcohol. If you’re charged with DWI in Texas, you can expect to face stiff penalties. In some cases, the charge of DWI gets pled down to reckless driving. Comparing reckless driving vs DUI will give us some insight into what each charge […]
So you got a DWI after driving home from a New Year’s party. You probably aren’t alone, considering that Austin, Texas sees a rate of 5,000 to 6,000 DWI arrests per year. Still, you’re probably wondering: now what? It’s time to seek out a DWI attorney and make sure your arrest was lawful. That’s right: DWI arrests […]
In 2016 alone, there were over 1,000,000 drivers who were arrested because of driving under the influence of alcohol or other substances. That does seem like a lot of people but it’s only a small fraction of the total population who has admitted to driving after a few drinks. The fact of the matter is that a […]
An ignition interlock device (IID) can feel like a ball and chain for anyone accused of drinking and driving. It is a constant reminder of a DWI (operating while intoxicated) charge and carries a lot of emotional pain. That’s why we put together this ignition interlock device FAQ in the hopes of answering questions many […]
You’re pulled over on the side of the road. The lights are blaring in your rearview window like 4th of July fireworks. A police officer approaches and asks how much you’ve had to drink tonight. It seems the situation is about to escalate, no matter what you say. So how do you handle a DWI arrest? […]