If you recently got arrested for drinking and driving, you may worry about how the potential of a DWI conviction could affect your finances, your career and your reputation. You may also have concerns about what the impending legal process will involve. You could face...
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What should I know about ignition interlock penalties?
Like the majority of US states, Texas has a number of penalties for persons that drive after consuming alcohol or drugs. One such penalty is the ignition interlock device. The purpose of the ignition interlock device is to physically prevent people from operating a...
What is implied consent?
Implied consent serves as a term that any driver should know and understand. Many people actually engage in implied consent in their daily lives, too. But just what does this term mean and why is it important for others to know about it? How does it apply to drivers...
Can you avoid sobriety checkpoints?
When driving along the highway, you may have come across sobriety or DUI checkpoints before. Police can set these up in most states without any warning, and they often do not have to provide alternative routes either. That does not mean you cannot take an alternative...
The rules of DWI chemical tests in Texas
Driving while intoxicated in Texas can result in a misdemeanor DWI charge. The most common form of evidence in a DWI case is proof of blood alcohol concentration shown through chemical testing. However, there are flaws in the process. How does a chemical test work?...
Can your skincare regimen cause you to fail a DWI breath test?
If you are like many young adults, you worry about developing wrinkles, dark spots and other blemishes on your skin. While it is advisable to wear sunscreen and regularly meet with your doctor, you may also prevent skin damage with a skincare regimen. According to...
Alcohol education programs may follow a DWI
When you face DWI charges, you know that there could be consequences for a conviction. Sometimes, a court may require you to attend an alcohol education program. Many courts recommend alcohol treatment classes after a DWI conviction. The Texas Department of Public...
How much does a Texas DWI raise your auto insurance rates?
When a Texas law enforcement official stops you and believes you might be driving under the influence, he or she may ask you to submit to a breath test to see if you are, in fact, intoxicated. If your breath test suggests you are under the influence, you may face a...
What do you know about the cost of a DUI?
After your recent encounter with the Texas police, you must navigate having a driving under the influence charge on your criminal record. How does a DUI affect your finances? American Addiction Centers lists common drunk driving charges. Get an idea of how to budget...
Why are there two types of field sobriety test?
When an officer suspects you of driving under the influence on a routine traffic stop, what actions can they take? They will likely start by giving you a test to check your possible sobriety levels. A field sobriety test is likely among the first that you will face....
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