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 […]
Most people are aware that a number of criminal penalties go along with a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge in Texas, including fines and jail time. There are, however, some lesser known penalties that also have far-reaching consequences on the day-to-day lives of those convicted of DWI. Even first time offenders, for instance, could end […]
Being convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) comes with severe penalties in Texas, including potential jail time and hefty fines. One of the penalties that is particularly odious, especially for those who are just trying to go about their day-to-day lives, is the automatic suspension of one’s driver’s license upon arrest. Fortunately, those who find […]
Raising a strong defense is always important for those accused of driving while intoxicated (DWI), as those who are convicted of this offense face severe and potentially far-reaching consequences. For instance, even first time DWI offenders face jail time, the suspension of their driver’s license, and hefty fines. With the help of an experienced Houston […]
DWI charges, even for a first time offense, should be taken seriously. This is especially true if the case involves allegations of a hit-and-run, when defendants can expect to face not only charges for leaving the scene of an accident, but additional allegations for driving while intoxicated (DWI). For help defending yourself against a DWI […]
Typically, when a person is arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI), he or she will have been seen driving by the arresting police officer. It is not unheard of, however, for motorists to be arrested for driving while intoxicated when they weren’t driving, but were merely sitting in their vehicles. For help defending yourself against […]
In Texas, being convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) can have significant repercussions, including jail time, fines, a mandatory driver’s license suspension, probation, and completion of a DWI education course. Fortunately, those who have been accused of driving while under the influence don’t have to take those allegations lying down, but have the right to […]
When determining whether a motorist has had too much to drink, law enforcement officers measure the amount of alcohol in that person’s system by administering a breath, blood, or urine test. The results, also known as one’s Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC), provides a measurement of the weight of alcohol in a specified volume of blood. […]
While the terms DUI and DWI are often used interchangeably, there are actually important differences between these two offenses that could play an important role in how a person goes about building a defense strategy. To learn more about defending yourself against DWI or DUI charges in Texas, please call our experienced Houston DWI/DUI lawyers […]
After arresting a driver who is suspected of driving while intoxicated, law enforcement officers can ask him or her to submit to a DWI breath test. The results of these tests, however, are not always accurate, so if you were charged with Driving While Intoxicated, you should call a Houston DWI defense attorney who can […]