Recent Posts in DUI Category

How a Texas DWI Can Ruin Your Life

When we think of the punishment for a DWI conviction, a lengthy jail sentence, expensive fines, and losing the ability to operate a vehicle for a long period of time often come to mind. However, having a DWI on your permanent criminal record can have a negative impact on your employment, education, and other opportunities life has to offer. A Texas DWI can affect the following aspects of your ...

ALR Hearings in Texas: What You Need to Know

Texas ALR Hearings Under Texas law, it is possible to regain your driving privileges through an Administration License Revocation (ALR) hearing. The ALR Program is a civil administrative process, meaning that this suspension period is separate from the criminal penalties—including another period of license suspension—a person is subject to upon conviction. Request an ALR Hearing In the event of a ...

Can I Get My Texas DWI Charge Reduced?

A DWI charge in Texas can have a significantly negative impact on your life. Not only does a conviction result in time behind bars, costly fines, and the loss of driving privileges, but a permanent criminal record can ruin your professional reputation and personal life. Fortunately, it is possible to get a Texas DWI reduced. A criminal defense attorney can negotiate with the prosecution or ...

Common Mistakes People Make After a Texas DWI Arrest

After getting arrested for a DWI in Texas, there are certain things you need to do to protect your rights and future. However, there are many mistakes people commonly make that can actually hurt their case. To avoid further legal trouble, it is critical to learning what these mistakes are. The following are the most common mistakes people make after a Texas DWI arrest: Not doing anything about ...

How Can Mouth Alcohol Result in Falsely High BAC?

One of the most common pieces of evidence used in DWI cases are breath tests. While it is not illegal to drive with alcohol in your stomach, it is only illegal if it impairs your ability to drive or if your BAC is at or above the legal limit of .08%. Thus, the best way to prove a DWI case is to test someone’s BAC. However, mouth alcohol that +-is a common factor that can throw off a breath test. ...

How Accurate are Field Sobriety Tests?

In the event of a traffic stop due to suspicion of DWI , the police officer may ask the driver to step out of the vehicle and perform several tests, commonly known as field sobriety tests (FSTs). These tests are administered to determine a motorist’s level of intoxication. The three most common FSTs include the following: The walk-and-turn The one-leg stand The horizontal gaze nystagmus However, ...

Can Sleeping in My Car Result in a DWI in Texas?

After a night of heavy drinking, it is common for individuals to attempt to sleep off their intoxication in their parked vehicles, hoping to feel fine and drive off upon waking up. Is it legal to sleep in your car in Texas? Unfortunately , you can be charged with a DWI for sleeping in your car. In many states throughout our country, including Texas, if you are intoxicated in your parked car, you ...

Can I Refuse to Take a Field Sobriety Test?

If a police officer pulls you over on suspicion of DWI , he or she will start assessing you to determine if you are intoxicated upon reaching your vehicle. Does your breath smell of alcohol? Are your eyes red? Is your speech slurred? If so, the office will most likely ask you to step out of the car and take a “field sobriety test.” The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ...

Steps to Take After Being Pulled Over for DUI

If you were pulled over for drunk driving in Texas, you have a very limited window of time to take action. What you do (or don’t do) in the days following a DWI arrest could significantly impact your driving privileges in the future, so don’t wait to contact an attorney about your case. 3 Steps You Can’t Afford to Miss Contact a DWI defense attorney as soon as possible. If you were arrested for ...

Is a DWI With a Minor in the Vehicle a Deportable Offense?

Individuals who have immigrated into the United States may have a general understanding that being convicted of a crime can lead to their deportation, but some may be unsure as to what type of offense can have a significant impact on their immigration status. Although minor violations such as speeding or running a red light will not result in deportation for those who lawfully reside in the U.S., ...

Three Common Holiday Crimes

While the holidays may be filled with joy, cheer, and celebration for many people, they are also unfortunately subject to a sharp increase in certain types of crime. On this blog, we examine three crimes that occur more commonly during the holidays, and how to help avoid yourself from falling victim to one of them. Shoplifting Retail stores frequently stock up on inventory and make sure the ...

Avoid a DUI this Holiday Season!

If you are planning on consuming alcohol this holiday season, be it either at a holiday party, family get-together, or any other reason, it’s important to ensure you do not drink and drive. Not only does this dramatically increase the risk of a devastating and potentially fatal accident, but it can also lead to being arrested and charged with driving under the influence. There’s a reason why the ...