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...
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The financial consequences of a DUI conviction
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...
How do drivers become distracted?
For the seasoned road user, driving can feel almost automatic. Nevertheless, the reality is that driving requires high levels of concentration and continuous split-second decisions. There is no room for distractions in safe driving practices. Unfortunately,...
Are field sobriety tests accurate?
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...
Why does Texas have both DWI and DUI charges?
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,...
How does car safety prioritize men?
You have probably seen videos of crash test dummies being thrown against the windscreen in laboratory crash simulations. Have you ever wondered what sex those dummies are? It turns out that the dummies used in testing are generally male. This is despite the fact that...
What defenses do you have when charged with fraud?
Fraud involves any scheme or action intended to deceive another person or entity for financial gain. This is a serious federal offense with far-reaching legal and personal implications if you are convicted. If you are accused of fraud in Texas, it is important that...
Facing DUI or DWI charges? Do not rush into a plea deal
One of the common mistakes individuals make when facing DUI charges is assuming that fighting the charges is futile. As such, many DUI and DWI defendants hurriedly accept plea deals without thinking through the consequences. The truth is plea deals can be advantageous...
How potential penalties increase with each subsequent Texas DWI
There are many reasons that a driver in Texas might get arrested for a driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense. Some motorists end up arrested after their involvement in a collision. Other times, it is a one-on-one traffic stop that leads to a driver's arrest....
What behaviors might lead to federal conspiracy charges?
Thinking and talking generally aren't criminal acts, but there are some exceptions to this rule of thumb. In certain scenarios, conversations that people have could results in allegations that they participated in a criminal conspiracy of some sort. Discussions about...