Driving while intoxicated remains a criminal offense in Texas, so those who get behind the wheel and drive under the influence might end up pulled over. A subsequent day in court could be one that comes with harsh penalties. What type of penalties might a driver...
Month: February 2021
Stiff penalties for impaired driving
Whether cited for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI), Texas and other states impose strong penalties for all kinds of impaired driving. The terminology often varies from one jurisdiction to the next, but it all adds up to impaired...
Protocol for a DWI stop and arrest
You, like most motorists in Texas, are ill prepared for a traffic stop because you have never been stopped by law enforcement for. Your first thought is that you are being stopped for speeding, so you are recalling just how fast you were going and if you had been...
MPD officer charged with DWI
Police officers are human, and they are subject to the many failings that all humans possess. An especially tragic flaw for a police officer is an addiction to alcohol. This disability can ruin an officer’s career unless strong measures are taken to control and end...