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...
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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,...
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....
Key points about Texas’ zero tolerance laws
Like many other states, Texas uses zero-tolerance laws for minors. These laws pertain to the use of alcohol. In this context, a minor is someone who is under 21 years old. This is worth noting because the term is often used to refer to those who are under 18. But it...
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...
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...
What is a preliminary alcohol screening device?
A preliminary alcohol screening device and a Breathalyzer are both used to measure a person's blood alcohol content, but they differ in terms of their intended purpose, accuracy and use in law enforcement. Anyone who’s facing drunk driving charges should understand a...