Texas Criminal Defense Law Blog

Someone who is convicted of drunk driving in Texas may be sentenced to a variety of penalties. A guilty plea or conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense could lead to probation, jail time, financial penalties and license suspension, among other...

A drunk driving crash that causes catastrophic injuries or death can have long-term consequences for the families of those who were in the vehicles. That’s especially true when a child loses a parent.  Texas has become the latest state to enact a law that requires...

Driving while impaired (DWI) can land you in trouble – you may pay fines, go to jail or lose your driver's license. In Texas, you can be charged with this offense if you are caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher or as soon as alcohol or...

For many people, a drunk driving arrest is their first brush with the law. It’s the first time they’ve ever been read their Miranda rights, handcuffed and put in the back of a police car. It’s the first time they’ve spent time inside a jail cell. If that’s what you’ve...

A DUI conviction can have devastating financial consequences that extend well beyond the immediate fines and legal fees. From increased insurance premiums to potential job loss and the need for mandatory counseling, the financial toll of a DUI conviction can be...

Field sobriety tests are often administered when a police officer believes that a driver is under the influence of alcohol. Field sobriety tests can help to demonstrate impairment prior to an arrest and subsequent breath or blood test. The idea is that a driver who...

In the vast realm of legal terminology, few acronyms are as familiar as DWI and DUI. These terms, often used interchangeably, refer to two distinct offenses related to impaired driving. These two terms often leave people puzzled due to their similar nature. Therefore,...