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HOW TO AVOID A DRUNK DRIVING ARREST ON LABOR DAY WEEKEND.

DON’T RUIN YOUR LABOR DAY WEEKEND Drunk drivers be aware, Police officers, Constables, Sheriff’s deputies and Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers will all be out in force this Labor Day weekend. They will be out thick as thieves targeting ...
Sep 3, 2016DWI, drunk driving,

WHAT TO DO AFTER BEING ARRESTED FOR DRINKING AND DRIVING

The moments after being arrested for DWI in Texas can be some of the most tense, frantic, and uneasy of a person’s life. After all, no one plans on being pulled over by police and subjected to intense questioning and a field sobriety test and then ...
Jul 19, 2016Drug Charges, DWI,

EXPUNGING A DWI IN TEXAS

Following an arrest for driving while intoxicated (DWI), the chief concern for most individuals apart from how they will get bailed out of jail, is what repercussions the arrest and possible conviction may have on their life. Many offenders end up taking ...
Jul 5, 2016DWI,

DUIS: IS IT WORTH REFUSING A BREATH TEST?

Being pulled over after having a few drinks can be an especially precarious situation for drivers. Wondering weather or not they may be arrested and go to jail, lose their license, and carry a criminal record for the rest of their lives may cause panic. ...
Jun 21, 2016DWI,

HOW COMMON IS A DWI? DWI STATISTICS YOU MAY NOT KNOW

Getting pulled over and arrested for driving under the influence can trigger a lot of emotions. Many people experience a lot of worry, while others feel shame or similar emotions. Although a DWI charge is never something that should be taken lightly, ...
Jun 2, 2016DWI,

CAN YOU GET A DWI FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS?

When people think about anything related to driving while intoxicated, their thoughts are generally centered around alcohol. The reason there is such a close association between DWI charges and alcohol is the majority of cases do involve this specific ...
May 19, 2016DWI,

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT A DWI PLEA BARGAIN?

In Texas, driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious offense. Even first time offenses carry sentences encompassing minimum jail terms and possible financial penalties. Subsequent offences can result in even more serious repercussions. If you were ...
Apr 27, 2016DWI,

WHEN IS A DWI A FELONY?

In Texas, driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious charge. Drivers convicted of DWI face mandatory fines and jail terms , as well as revocation of their license. Even first time offenders are subject to state mandated mandatory minimum sentencing. ...
Apr 6, 2016Criminal Defense, DWI,

UNDER 0.08? YOU CAN STILL BE CONVICTED

Texas, like most states takes a hard stance on intoxicated drivers . Police are more vigilant than ever on the highways, pulling over suspected drunk drivers and using the full extent of their powers. Even drivers who invive seemingly small amounts of ...
Feb 23, 2016DWI,

DUI STOPS: WHEN SHOULD YOU PLEAD THE 5TH?

Getting behind the wheel of a car can be a risky endeavor, even if you have had only a couple drinks. Texas highway patrol and law enforcement often look for what they believe to be tell tale signs of driving while intoxicated (DWI). Even if drivers ...
Feb 15, 2016DWI,