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DWI Defense for Truckers & Commercial Drivers A DWI arrest can upend anyone’s life. But commercial truck drivers face the immediate loss of their livelihood. Without your CDL it will be very hard to find employment—in fact, you might be forced to switch to a lower paying job just to make ends meet. Texas, like […]
The Houston Police Department closed out the month of March with a high-speed chase to stop a woman they suspected of drunk driving. According to KHOU 11, when they finally caught up with her there was an unwelcome surprise in the back seat—a four-year-old sound asleep. The chase happened on March 30, when the woman […]
Every state has a statute of limitations, which sets out the maximum amount of time the prosecutor has to bring criminal charges against you. These laws serve several valid purposes, but the primary one is to protect defendants. The more time that passes, the harder it is to find evidence to use in your defense. […]
Drivers as young as 16 can get a license in Texas. Many parents are eager for their kids to start driving, since it frees up Mom and Dad from having to transport them to school, work, or soccer practice. Needless to say, teens themselves are also thrilled to get a set of car keys and […]
Drunk driving is a serious problem in Texas generally and Houston specifically. Indeed, statistics show that roughly 2% of people self-report that they drive after drinking too much. Harris County alone saw 3,544 DUI crashes in 2020, resulting in 235 serious injuries. Texas law clearly holds intoxicated drivers criminally liable when they choose to get […]
Most people can recite their Miranda rights (or Miranda warnings) because they have seen actors repeat them endlessly on episodes of Law and Order. You have the right to remain silent, anything you say can be used later in court, you have the right to an attorney present when questioned, and you have the right […]
If you are facing DWI or drunk driving charges in Houston, you may know that a conviction will likely mean that you will lose your driving privileges for a certain amount of time and that your license will be suspended. Yet you may also be concerned that you are at risk of having your license […]
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a specific criminal offense in Texas, but it is important to know that there are multiple other types of DWI-related charges that involve allegations of operating vehicles, equipment, or machinery while intoxicated. To be sure, you can face criminal charges for intoxicated operation of a vehicle or equipment even if […]
When you are stopped and arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Texas, it is essential to remember that you have rights under state and federal law. You cannot be stopped without reasonable suspicion, and you cannot be required to submit to a chemical test or a search of your vehicle unless a law enforcement […]
Getting stopped for driving while intoxicated (DWI) can be an extremely anxiety-inducing experience, especially if you have never been accused of a traffic offense and have never faced drunk driving charges in the past. If you know you recently consumed alcohol while at a restaurant or bar, or if you are driving home from a […]