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 […]
When a police officer pulls over a suspect and suspects that they’ve consumed alcohol prior to getting behind the wheel, they may request that the suspect submit to a blood or breath alcohol test. These tests are used to check for the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood—if the results show a level of […]
There can be no doubt that driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious offense in Texas, but basic drunk driving is still charged as a Class B Misdemeanor. Though the crime is elevated to a Class A Misdemeanor under certain circumstances, you will not be sentenced to more than a year in jail. However, in […]
It is a Class B misdemeanor to violate the Texas statute on driving while intoxicated, so you could face criminal punishment and a driver’s license suspension for a conviction. Many of these cases hinge on the definition of “intoxicated,” and you might be surprised to learn that there are two different ways to violate the […]
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) and drunk driving charges should be taken extremely seriously under any circumstances, but it is particularly important for underage drivers to know that they will not get a break simply because it is a first-time offense or because they might not yet be 18 years old or 21 years old. To […]
Being stopped and arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Houston can be an extremely anxiety-inducing experience. If you do not have a prior criminal record and you have not been stopped before on suspicion of drunk driving or a DWI, you may not be sure about the steps you need to take in order […]
If you are arrested for a DWI or drunk driving in Houston, Texas, the law enforcement officers who stop you and search you prior to your arrest must comply with the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States. Under the Fourth Amendment, you have protections against unreasonable search and seizure, and a violation […]
When you are facing DWI charges in Houston, it is critical to have an experienced and aggressive Houston DWI defense attorney on your side. DWIs are always criminal charges, and conviction will result in a criminal record. Depending upon whether you are facing a first or a subsequent DWI offense, you can be facing misdemeanor […]
Most people are aware that under Texas law, as in every other state in the U.S., anyone who drives with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 percent or more can be charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI). There is, however, a second part of the DWI law in Texas with which many are not […]
When someone is pulled over on suspicion of drinking and driving, one of the officer’s first responses will probably be to conduct a field sobriety test. These tests, which are meant to test a person’s coordination and focus, are unfortunately, not always accurate. It is, however, often possible to have these tests thrown out, especially […]