On average, every 20 minutes in Texas someone gets hurt or loses their life due to a drunk driver. Even if you don’t end up injuring or killing someone, getting a DWI can seriously affect the rest of your life. It could prevent you from getting into college or getting the job you’ve always dreamed of. It […]
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Three strikes and you’re out! This rule applies to baseball. But can it affect you if this is your 3rd DWI in Texas? DWI, also known as driving while intoxicated, is serious business. Problems you’re likely to run into include: Hurting yourself or someone else while driving Damaging your vehicle Losing your right to drive […]
Nationally, 1.9 percent of people report driving drunk in the past 30 days. In Texas, that number is higher, with a rate of 2.1 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The difference between a first offense DUI and a second offense DUI, however, can be significant. Read on to learn more about […]
Getting pulled over is scary enough, but being hauled away to jail because you failed a sobriety test is even worse. The same is true whether you’re heavily intoxicated or just barely above the legal requirements. This sets in motion the DUI process. Being found guilty of this crime can wreak havoc on your life […]
No two DUI cases are the same. Each situation is unique and presents itself with its own set of facts and challenges. There are many things that must be considered in a case before any judgments can be made. We have constitutional rights for a reason, and they should be implied in a DUI arrest. There have been many […]
Unsure of paying for a DUI lawyer? Whether or not to hire a lawyer is a tough question for many people facing DUI charges. On the one hand, a lawyer could help bring about a better outcome for everyone involved. On the other hand, they might not. And then your hard-earned cash is wasted. Luckily, […]
According to the laws of many states, a driver has to give consent before taking a breathalyzer test when asked to do so by a police officer. The choice to take the test or not can be a difficult one depending on an individual circumstance. You can decline to take the test, but will it […]
Did you know that in 2015, more than 1.1 million drivers were charged with a DUI? Getting behind the wheel of a car while under the influence is a dangerous decision. Not only do you risk injuring someone else, you also risk your own life. If you’re caught driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you’ll […]
A charge of Driving under the influence (DUI) carries heavy penalties in any state. In Texas, a first offense DUI charge will vary according to the circumstance. Those circumstances impact your driving record and drivers license status. Criminal Charges for a First Offense DUI A first offense DUI in Texas may be a misdemeanor. That does […]
DUI arrests are an unfortunate, but very real, fact of life. And although there is quite a stigma attached to those who are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the truth is that it can happen to anyone who drinks. For this reason, it’s very important to educate yourself on what to do […]