As you undoubtedly know, the Lone Star State has some substantial penalties for driving while impaired. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, these penalties include a fine, the loss of driving privileges and even jail time. To know whether you are...
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What should you know about chemical DWI tests?
Intoxicated driving in the state of Texas can result in misdemeanor charges. In a DWI case, one of the biggest and most common forms of evidence is chemical testing that shows blood alcohol concentration. But of course, no test is infallible. It is important to...
What should you know about bail?
It is possible that you might have the option to post bail while awaiting a trial. This would allow you to stay out in public as an essentially "free" person (within limits) until the trial date. The bail amount will depend on several things, including the judge...
What are the impacts of a DWI conviction after jail?
When you face a DWI conviction, you may automatically think of the more short-term repercussions like jail time or the fines and fees. However, the long-term impacts actually have an even bigger way of changing your life. Housing and job hunting BACtrack discusses the...
How can a DWI change your career options?
When dealing with a DWI charge in any capacity, it is important to treat it like a serious threat from the start. However, most people spend much of their focus on the short-term ramifications like jail time or fees. The long-term ramifications can prove even more...
NTSB recommends all new cars come with breath testing technology
In the aftermath of a California accident involving a drunk driver that killed multiple children, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended that all new cars come with built-in technology for detecting impaired drivers. While advocates believe this...
What are the penalties for DWI in Texas?
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...
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...
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