It is widely known that people cannot legally drive their vehicles in Texas if they are intoxicated. Those who do risk being arrested and charged with a DWI. If convicted of a DWI, people will face serious consequences. The potential penalties only become worse for...
Drunk Driving
When does a DWI change from a misdemeanor to a felony?
You have been arrested for driving while intoxicated, but it is not your first rodeo. You have a couple DWIs under your belt and you are familiar with the legal process in such cases. The penalties for a first and second DWI can be costly and inconvenient, but you...
Title: 10 DWI arrests in Hardin in just one week
When we think about drunk driving, we think about the person coming home from the bar on the weekends who made a bad choice. But, a look at just one week this month reveals that DWI arrests occur almost every day of the week. The Hardin County Jail Report The Hardin...
Common drunk driving defense strategies
Getting charged with a DWI in Texas is no laughing matter. Even a first time DWI offender can face 180 days in county jail and a fine of up to $2,000. If you are facing DWI charges, it can be beneficial to meet with a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible to...
The stakes are high when it is your third DWI
If you are driving after drinking alcohol it is possible you could be pulled over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI). This is a serious situation in Texas, especially if you already have a couple DWIs under your belt. Penalties for a third DWI The...
Beaumont residents should not take a DWI lightly
Beaumont residents from all walks of life could easily find themselves charged with a DWI. Like most other states, the legal alcohol limit in Texas is .08 blood alcohol content. Again like other states, Texas authorities can still charge for a drunk driving offense...
The serious consequences of a DWI conviction
Many of us have experienced times where we’ve driven after having a drink or two, believing that we are fine to drive. However, being pulled over by a police officer and charged with a DWI can be a terrifying experience. Police officers may pull people over late at...
A manslaughter charge could follow a fatal accident
In many cases, a first-time drunk driving charge in Texas will be a misdemeanor offense. This is not always true, especially for commercial drivers and people in certain professions, but many Beaumont residents could find it relatively easy to move on with their lives...
Woman charged with drunk driving with kids as passengers
Driving while intoxicated is never a good idea. Doing so with minor children in the car is an even worse idea. A woman from Silsbee was recently indicted for driving while intoxicated with several minors in her car. The allegations According to the initial police...
What happens if I get a third DWI in Texas?
Maybe you have had a DWI or two in the past and perhaps feel like you have a basic understanding of how a DWI will affect your everyday life. However, despite trying to be as careful as possible you may find yourself arrested for DWI in Texas a third time. What...