If you have ever interacted with a member of law enforcement, you may have found him or her to be chatty. While some officers are introverts who enjoy meeting others, cops typically do not make small talk to be affable. This is especially true if they think you have...
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How can a DWI impact your future?
It is important to take DWI charges seriously from the start. Even if it is a first-time charge, it can still result in tremendous impacts to a person's daily life and future. But just what are these impacts? How can a DWI - even just one - have an impact on just...
Can you get a DWI from a legal prescription drug?
Most people regard a DWI as the result of driving when under the influence of illegal substances. Drugs like cocaine, heroin, marijuana and methamphetamine could lead to a DWI charge, but so can prescription pain killers, sleeping aids and other medications. It is not...
Can you avoid a sobriety checkpoint?
If you see a sobriety checkpoint up ahead, you may want to avoid it for any number of reasons. However, it may seem like something you have to go through due to the way it's set up. But do you actually need to go through a sobriety checkpoint when you see one? Or is...
How will your nursing career be impacted by a DWI conviction?
As a nurse, you have dedicated your life to helping others. You have also gone through several years of school and may have a significant amount of debt. Once you reach your goal of being a nurse, you may wonder what will happen if you are convicted of DWI. Will your...
When will a Texas DWI lead to felony criminal charges?
To many people, allegations of driving while intoxicated (DWI) are less serious than other offenses. Unlike assault or homicide, drunk driving does not always have a measurable adverse impact on other people. Often, DWI charges are the result of traffic stops, not...
Why alcohol doesn’t affect everybody equally
Imagine that you go out drinking with a friend, and the two of you have the exact same drinks. Maybe you just drink a handful of the same beers, which both of you love. Either way, you know that you consumed the exact same alcohol, in the exact same form, that they...
Does a cup of coffee sober you up?
Say you're out with your friends having a few drinks, and it becomes time to go home. You feel a little more intoxicated than you expected, and you mentioned that you don't think it's quite safe for you to drive yet. One of your friends tells you that a great solution...
As a professional driver, how might a DWI affect you?
As a professional driver, you rely on using your vehicle lawfully every day. Without the appropriate license, you simply wouldn’t be able to do this. Having legal access to your vehicle means that you can provide for your family, cover the bills and lead a relatively...
What blood alcohol levels could lead to an arrest in Texas?
There are two distinct situations involving alcohol that could lead to allegations of driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas. The first is when someone displays obvious impairment in managing their vehicle. Someone driving in an unsafe manner could face DWI charges...