If you’ve been drinking, you may know that your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is over the legal limit and that it would be dangerous to drive. You also know that doing so would create the potential for a drunk driving arrest. Most drivers can be cited for driving...
DWI
How much will a Texas DWI actually cost you?
Many people respond to an arrest for a driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense by immediately pleading guilty. Even when they claim that there was an issue with the breath test or otherwise maintain their innocence, they may plead guilty because they assume that they...
3 times you could challenge breath test results in court
Unless someone confessed to knowingly getting behind the wheel after having too much to drink, chemical breath test results are often the most compelling evidence that prosecutors have in drunk driving cases. Many people put far more faith in the results of a breath...
3 times Texas could turn a DWI charge into a felony offense
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....
Failing a breath test does not ensure a DWI conviction
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...
How drunk driving rules are stricter for people with CDLs
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...
Newly arriving in Texas? DWI laws may be different here
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...
Can I lose my job if I am convicted of a DWI?
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...