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 […]
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 […]
