Driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas is often associated with alcohol consumption, but the reality is that driving under the influence of prescription drugs can be just as dangerous and legally complex. Commonly prescribed medications such as opioids for pain relief, benzodiazepines for anxiety, and certain antidepressants can affect your motor skills, reaction time, and […]
A common cold leaves many people in enough pain that they reach for some prescription or over-the-counter medication to help them sleep at night or get through the day. But can taking something as simple as cough medication lead to a DWI arrest? The answer is a surprising “yes.” Anyone taking any chemical substance should […]
Many people in Houston are shocked to learn they can be arrested and convicted of DWI as a result of taking prescription medications. But it’s true. The Texas Penal Code’s definition of DWI states that you are “intoxicated” if you do not have “normal use” of your faculties due to alcohol, drugs, dangerous drugs, or […]
