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...
Year: 2023
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...
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...
How reliable is eyewitness testimony?
When we think of criminal trials, one thing that comes to mind is the use of eyewitness testimony. It may be due to the dramatic part in shows and movies when the witness on the stand points to the defendant as the one who committed the crime. Eyewitness testimony...
2 of the most common driving distractions
Humans aren’t really designed to travel at high speeds. Thus, driving is an activity that takes us out of our comfort zone. Whether we realize it or not, our brains are making major decisions every second that impact our safety. It goes without saying then that...
Can you face a drunk driving charge if you aren’t driving?
In Texas, drunk driving refers to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Intoxication means you don’t have the normal use of mental or physical faculties due to the consumption of alcohol, a controlled substance, a drug, a dangerous drug, a combination of those...
Can a driver refuse a breathalyzer test in Texas?
Different factors contribute to driving while impaired (DWI) or under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or other drugs. These include believing you can hold your liquor or being uncertain about leaving your car in an unfamiliar location. If you choose to drive, the...