Driving after drinking alcohol is always risky, even if you do not feel intoxicated. Many adults of legal drinking age think that as long as their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is below the legal limit of .08, they will not face DUI charges. However, under Texas...
Getting pulled over for DWI makes almost anyone nervous. Even if you have not been drinking, knowing the cops believe that you are intoxicated might make you extremely anxious. If you did have a couple of drinks, you might panic and make statements you should not....
Readers of this blog and other legal blogs have likely seen the acronyms DWI and DUI. However, you may not know the difference between them. In Texas, the terms Driving While Intoxicated and Driving Under the Influence are often used interchangeably, but they have...
In Texas, DWI laws are strict. Indeed, most laws in the state are strict. Though, unlike most other laws, DWI laws even pose potential legal pitfalls even when not actively driving. And, as a result, a common question is whether one can face a DWI charge while...
Being convicted of drunk driving in Texas has serious penalties. But it is important to remember that to secure a conviction the prosecution must prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt. This requires the presenting of direct, reliable evidence. Sometimes the...
Any person who is arrested and charged with driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated in Texas should understand what they are facing. The penalties differ depending on whether it is a first offense or a subsequent offense; if there is an accident in...
Defendants in criminal cases in Texas and throughout the country have many constitutional rights that must be protected throughout the entirety of a case. Drunk driving cases are probably among the most common criminal cases to be charged in America and, although most...
Drunk driving is a serious offense that has serious legal consequences for anyone that is convicted. However, in Texas, the laws and penalties for drunk driving vary depending on the age of the driver. What is the legal limit? The legal limit for alcohol in Texas is...
An arrest for a DWI in Texas can leave you confused, scared and overwhelmed, especially if you have never been arrested before. Perhaps you went out with friends for a few drinks and had more to drink than you thought. Now you find yourself facing a criminal charge...
Many states have enacted laws to redress unusually ugly outcomes of crimes involving children. The Texas legislature has now joined these states by passing House Bill 393, now known familiarly as "Bentley’s Law.” The law aims to increase penalties for drivers whose...
