If you find that you’ve been drinking enough that you’re too impaired to drive, you may still need to get your car home from the bar or from a friend’s house, even though driving it yourself would be unsafe. You don’t want to get a cab, because you’d have to leave...
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What are the penalties for a first-time DWI conviction?
The driving while intoxicated (DWI) statute in Texas prohibits anyone from driving when alcohol or other mind-altering substances have impaired their ability to operate a vehicle safely. The law also establishes a per se limit for the amount of alcohol in someone's...
4 common examples of tax evasion
Many taxpayers dread tax season since they either despise the preparation process or the tax bill they owe. Though some people accept the responsibilities that come with filing and paying taxes, others resort to illegal means to shirk their tax duties, aka tax...
3 driving behaviors that are unsafe
All drivers on the roads must ensure they’re in the appropriate condition to drive. When they aren’t, serious crashes can occur. These can cause significant injuries or death. There are a few behaviors that drivers shouldn’t ever allow to happen. These are all causes...
Is it possible for the court to use your social media posts against you?
Social media is extremely popular today, and if you are like most people, you post regularly. While you may realize it is necessary to remain silent when you are arrested to avoid incriminating yourself, you may not realize that anything on your social media may be...
What actions point to impaired driving?
It is imperative that anyone who plans to enjoy adult beverages take the time to plan how they will get home. For some people, the decision to consume alcohol is impromptu, but this won’t excuse you from having to follow the law. Throughout the holiday weekend, police...
What is the difference between a DWI and DUI in Texas?
In some states, the criminal code refers to drunk driving offenses as driving under the influence (DUI) infractions. Other states may charge someone with driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses. The qualifications for both kinds of alcohol-related driving offenses...
3 things to remember about brain injuries after car crashes
Driving safely is a priority for most people on the road. Despite our best efforts to remain safe, we may be struck by a driver who’s being negligent. This can lead to serious injuries, especially if the crash happens at higher speeds. You might walk away from a crash...
What can you challenge in your defense of a Texas DUI charge
Facing a conviction for DUI is a really worrying time, especially when you feel like you weren’t in the wrong. Challenging the word of a police officer can often feel too difficult and even pointless. There are times, however, when police officers get it wrong and...
Could you face felony charges related to drunk driving in Texas?
Most drivers arrested on allegations of driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses in Texas will plead guilty to the charges against them. They may think that mounting a defense would prove too difficult given the circumstances, and they convince themselves that a...