Drunk driving or driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses are among the most common crimes that occur in Texas. Thousands of people every year get arrested after crashes or traffic stops for failing a chemical breath test or performing poorly on field sobriety tests....
When a police officer pulls you over because they suspect chemical impairment, they will ask you questions and possibly even have you exit the vehicle for a field sobriety test. When the statement you make or your performance on a test gives a police officer probable...
For some people, having a driver's license isn't just about convenience. It is their primary source of income. Those who drive for a living typically require special licenses and additional insurance when compared with the average driver. When you get your commercial...
If you have just moved to Texas, you may want to get acquainted with all of the laws within the state. They could be different from the state you used to live in, and you want to find out about those differences in advance. Below, we’ll consider a few things regarding...
Please pull people over all the time for issues ranging from suspected intoxication to burned-out vehicle lights. When you see those flashing lights behind you, you won't have a chance to search online about how to handle a traffic stop. You need to know what to do...
Getting into legal trouble, even for something that didn't hurt anyone, like driving while under the influence (DWI), can affect many areas of your life. Getting arrested has social consequences and financial repercussions. A criminal conviction or guilty plea could...
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...
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...
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...
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...
