When you rely on driving to make money in Texas, facing charges of DWI can cost you your job. Knowing what will happen to your CDL as a result of your charges can help you to plan your next steps. As you prepare your case, consider which options you have to retain...
What are the penalties for DUI/DWI in Texas?
As a Texas motorist, you might face a variety of penalties for breaking state driving laws, but few are as serious as a DWI/DUI accusation. The Texas Department of Transportation notes that the state considers you legally drunk when your blood alcohol level is over...
How can alcohol increase your chances of a DWI?
Over the last decade, energy drink use has become more popular. While safe in moderation, energy drinks can pose a danger when mixed with alcohol. While you may think about the adverse effects of caffeine, you may not know that energy drinks may increase the risk of...
How can underage drinking and driving impact your future?
Texas has harsh laws concerning drinking and driving crimes. Even for minors, the potential penalties are still harsh. They can follow your child well into adulthood after a conviction. But just how does underage drinking and driving impact their future? What sort of...
Why should you take a first-time DUI in college seriously?
Texas residents like you often use your college years to expand your horizons and explore your options. You may plan to dabble in different fields to find your true passion, or you may already know what you want to do. Unfortunately, these plans can end up derailed if...
Ignition interlock devices and safety of operation
Residents in Texas who are arrested for and charged with driving while intoxicated charges may lose their right to drive. The suspension or revocation of a driver's license may be one of the many penalties associated with a DWI conviction depending on the...
Courts dismiss thousands of breathalyzer test results nationwide
When quick-result alcohol breath tests became popular, it seemed like they were a slam dunk for drunk driving cases. The machines can detect the presence of alcohol in your breath and use that to calculate your blood alcohol content. But, breathalyzers are far from...
Factors that can make DWI charges more severe
In Texas, a drinking and driving charge is serious enough on its own. Then there are the add-ons and related charges that can make the penalties you face even stronger. Without adequate legal defense, you could face huge fines, the loss of your driver's license, and...
Is a failed field sobriety test enough to convict you?
Texas law enforcement rely on field sobriety tests to make DUI arrests. A field sobriety test result may feel like condemning evidence. But is it enough to convict you of DUI? Today we will answer this question. We will look at whether a court can use field sobriety...
Drunk driving penalty contributes to distracted driving
The laws in Texas concerning drunk driving are tough indeed. A person convicted of a driving while intoxicated offense might find themselves forced to pay high fines and court fees, spend time in jail, attend substance treatment programs, or even lose the right to...
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