You might have heard that first-time DWI offenders get off easy and are contemplating pleading guilty to the drunk driving charges to put your case to rest. However, it is a decision that may come back to haunt you. First, it is crucial to understand that the...
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Are you required to take a chemical breath test?
Do you know what a Breathalyzer test is? It’s a tool police use on drivers who are suspected of driving under the influence. The device will likely look like a small machine similar to a radio, which has a small port into which police have the suspect breathe. Police...
Can a business be liable for a Texas drunk driving wreck?
Determining fault for a motor vehicle collision is an important step for the people affected by a wreck. The liability-based insurance program in Texas allows those dealing with injuries or property damage expenses to file an insurance claim. You will make a claim...
What makes a DWI stop legal?
When the police pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving, they must do so within the confines of the law. You are constitutionally protected from unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement, and the police are not supposed to stop you without valid...
Why can you challenge a breath test?
Sometimes, people will assume that a breath test is the definitive source of evidence in a DWI case. If you take a test and it shows that you’re over the legal limit, they assume that it is an open and shut case. You’ve clearly broken the law and you’re going to be...
Mistakes to avoid when charged with DUI in Texas
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is illegal in Texas just as it is in all the other states. A DWI conviction can result in serious legal and collateral consequences. As such, if you are charged with drunk driving, it is in your best interest that you figure out how to...
Do you get your license taken away when you get a DWI?
You get pulled over by the police, they give you a breath test, and then they arrest you for driving under the influence. You know that this could result in time behind bars and financial fines. But you're worried that things are going to go far beyond that and you're...
What does reasonable suspicion mean in a DWI stop?
Contrary to popular belief, police officers aren’t allowed to stop people just because they feel like it. Instead, the officer has to have reasonable suspicion if they want to conduct a traffic stop. There are many things that can lead to this. Police officers watch...
Texas man accused of DWI gets evidence thrown out of court
The state requires police to follow certain protocol when making a stop and gathering evidence to support criminal charges. A failure to follow these rules can result in serious consequences, including the inability to submit evidence to court. A recent case provides...
Feds crackdown on drunk driving over holidays
The United States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced the kick-off for its annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. The campaign serves as an educational effort to encourage drivers to avoid...