The Administrative Licence Suspension (ALS) hearing happens in an administrative court in front of an administrative judge. This is a less formal court system than in the criminal case. You have a lot of constitutional rights and procedures that have to be followed in...
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Is DWI a Texas felony?
Being pulled over for a DWI charge is a big deal in any jurisdiction, but it is important to understand how the charges differ between states. While most people realize that a DWI is not something that they want on their records, many do not understand the specifics...
First-time DWI defendants may now have an option to defer charges
Texas motorists faced with a driving while intoxicated offense for the first time may now have a chance of having their charge deferred. As reported by KCBD News, a new DWI law that went into effect on September 1 enables a judge to grant a deferred adjudication. This...
What are the penalties for DWI in Texas?
Being charged with a DWI is a serious offense in any state, but it is important to know the specific consequences for Texas. The consequences for being pulled over and charged with DWI depend on many factors, including how many times the driver has offended, whether...
Texas penalties for DWI
When a law enforcement officer stops you in Texas for the suspicion of driving while intoxicated, you could be subject to jail time, fines and other penalties if you receive a conviction. These consequences vary based on the incident in question and whether you have...
How are underage DUIs treated?
In Texas, there is a strict enforcement of the legal drinking age. This means you could potentially get into some big trouble if you are caught driving while under the influence without being twenty-one years old yet. Zero tolerance policies and laws are in place to...
Can a DWI sink your scholarships?
As a resident of Texas who has recently been accepted into college but is relying on financial aid, you may want to look into the potential repercussions that a DWI-related conviction may have on these matters. Unfortunately, if you are facing a conviction, you could...
Labor Day and DUI charges
People are pulled over for operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol at all times of the year, but some days see an uptick in the number of drivers who are taken into custody for driving drunk. Holidays, such as Labor Day (and the entire weekend...
Understanding the consequences of underage DUI charges
For parents, life can be tough for different reasons. Likewise, teens and young adults also face many pressures and challenges in their lives, such as stress related to school, peer pressure and so on. Sometimes, those under the age of 21 find themselves behind the...
DUI charges and your personal relationships
When people think about the consequences of a drunk driving case, they may focus on the financial penalties or losing their ability to drive (not to mention spending time behind bars, in some instances). While these are all major concerns for many people who have been...
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