Houston is the largest city in Texas and the 4th largest city in the United States of America.
Spring Break is a time for college students to cut loose and celebrate the end of winter. Texas certainly sees its share of young adults flocking to the state to enjoy the weather. Unfortunately, the revelry often includes alcohol or even illegal drugs. When someone puts the keys into the ignition after drinking, they are […]
If you’re facing criminal charges for DWI in Houston, the long term implications can extend beyond your stints at the courthouse. An often underestimated repercussion of a DWI conviction is the significant spike in auto insurance rates. Let’s review how and why this occurs. In Texas, a DWI conviction is serious business. Texas Penal Code […]
Major League Baseball has instituted a new “pitch clock” with the goal of shortening the length of games. And the new clock has accomplished that goal: the average MLB game is today about a half hour shorter than games just last season. The league apparently wants to speed up play to attract a younger audience […]
A drunk driving charge will escalate based on the driver’s prior convictions for similar offenses. In Texas, a third DWI offense is a third-degree felony. This means that in the worst case scenario, a driver faces 10 years in a state prison. And if a defendant has at least two prior felony convictions, the prosecution […]
In Texas, a drunk driving conviction often leads to the suspension of the defendant’s Texas Driver License. The terms and conditions of this suspension will vary based on the circumstances of a particular case. And while the suspension is mandatory in many cases, there are scenarios where a first-time offender can avoid a suspension if […]
The State of Texas takes underage drinking very seriously. Ask anyone under age 21 who has been caught purchasing, attempting to purchase, or wrongfully in the presence of unopened alcohol. Law enforcement officials will be especially strict if you are caught, underage, in a vehicle, whether stopped or in transit, with beer or alcohol. This […]
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a serious crime because it puts public safety at risk. Unless the charge is a first offense, the consequences of a Drunk Driving conviction can be extreme. A conviction for Driving While Intoxicated can net a lengthy jail sentence, and create financial difficulties in the form of administration fees, Texas […]
According to the Houston Chronicle, a Houston-based man faces charges in two fatal separate DWI-related auto crashes A Look at the Case Blaine T. Boudreaux allegedly caused three car crashes in one day in late April in Houston, according to the news report. In the first incident early in the afternoon, police say Boudreaux rear-ended […]
Getting pulled over by a police officer for any reason isn’t much fun. If you’ve been drinking and get pulled over, the situation is much more serious. The best way to avoid being arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) is to simply not drink and drive. Get a designated driver or call Uber! It seems […]
Most people are aware of both the dangers and the penalties for drinking and driving. Yet, it still happens every day. So, what are the reasons for people choosing to drink and drive? To Avoid Paying for Transportation One reason why people choose to drink and drive is to avoid the cost of paying for […]
