What Happens After Third DWI In Texas
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a serious offense that poses a significant threat to public safety. In Texas, DWI stands for “Driving While Intoxicated”. It is an offense to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It is also considered DWI to have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% […]
Open Container Laws in Texas
In Texas, an open container refers to any container with alcohol that is not tightly sealed. This includes containers like bottles, cans, flasks, thermoses, and Yeti cups that were previously opened but still have caps. To be more specific, if a bottle of wine is half-empty or a can of beer is already opened, then […]
Can a DWI Affect Gun Ownership in Texas
In Texas, a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) conviction can affect a person’s ability to own or possess firearms. Under federal gun law, it is illegal for anyone who has been convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence to own or possess firearms. In Texas, a first-time DWI offense is usually classified […]
Does Having a DUI Lawyer Give You a Better Outcome?
While lawyers can be costly, the expenses resulting from a DUI can be significantly higher. A DUI conviction can have significant and long-lasting consequences on your life in Texas. Such as, having a criminal record, driver’s license suspension, jail time, fines and fees, Ignition interlock device, professional consequences, and an impact on your personal life. […]
Intoxication Manslaughter Penalties in Texas
Nobody plans on committing intoxication manslaughter in Texas, and we are all aware that driving while impaired is a bad decision. The risks you create for yourself, and other individuals aren’t enough, the punishments for DWI in Texas are quite steep. A basic DWI can cost you around two thousand dollars in fines and you […]
How long does the DA have to file DUI charges?
In Texas, the statute of limitations for filing DUI charges is typically 2 years. This means that the District Attorney has 2 years from the date of the alleged offense to file charges against the suspect. However, if the suspect leaves the state or the case is under investigation, the statute of limitations may be […]
Traffic Stops Involving a DWI or DUi
Swerving and not paying attention, maybe you are distracted and run a stop sign. Many DUI/DWI arrests will start when a driver has been pulled over by the police. Police need to have a valid reason when pulling you over. It could be as simple as a backlight being out which is a traffic violation. […]
DUI/DWI Punishments and Penalties
It’s normal for people to make mistakes. However, some mistakes come with more consequences than others. If you or a loved one have been charged with drunk driving in Texas, you need to take this offense seriously, because Texas officials and law enforcement officer do. Although many get confused on the difference between a DWI and […]
The Dangers of IID Rolling Retests
Many people who are convicted of drunk driving are required to use an ignition interlock device (IID) when they are allowed to drive again. These devices work just like breathalyzers and measure the amount of blood alcohol in a person’s system. The IID is installed in the driver’s vehicle and data is collected from the […]
GPS Monitoring Devices May Be Violating Fourth Amendment Rights
One sentencing option which helps avoid jail time for defendants who have been found guilty is the use of electronic monitoring. Instead of sending a person to jail, the courts instead impose a “house arrest” whereby the defendant must abide by certain terms set by the court. This type of sentence may enable the defendant […]