If you have been accused of driving while intoxicated (DWI), you might feel like your best bet is to plead guilty, pay the fine and be done with it. You might think that a failed Breathalyzer test means that your fate is sealed. Well, none of these is true. The...
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Can you face a DWI for anything other than alcohol impairment?
When you think about a driving while intoxicated arrest, you might imagine someone who has been drinking alcohol heavily. The reality is that any kind of intoxicating or impairing substance could cause you to make driving mistakes that lead to a DWI. Interestingly,...
Can you face a DWI charge for sleeping in the car?
People take to the road for many reasons in Texas. Driving may be critical to their ability to make a living. It may also be the only way to pick up the kids from school or visit loved ones at their homes. Consequently, a driving while intoxicated (DWI) conviction...
When do you need a restricted interlock license?
Texas assesses multiple penalties against those accused of driving while intoxicated (DWI). If you plead guilty or get convicted in court, you might face jail time, fines and also the loss of your license for an impaired driving charge. Most DWI offenses result in...
When can my DWI arrest be expunged from my record?
In Texas, an arrest and a conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI) will remain on your criminal record long after a judge or jury's verdict. The impact that your DWI may have on your life may not be fully apparent until it shows up during a background check when...
Could driverless taxis be a solution for drunk driving?
The idea of getting into a car and turning overall control and allowing the car to drive itself makes many uncomfortable. However, since autonomous vehicles (AVs) don't get distracted or drunk, could they be a viable solution to reduce drunk driving-related accidents?...
How hungover driving can still get you arrested
When you and the gang got together last night, it turned into a real rager. You stayed until closing time and then did the responsible thing by sleeping on the couch of your friend who lived near the bar. But, as the sun hits you full in the face the following...
2 medical conditions that could make you fail a breath test
Chemical and physical evidence can play a major role in criminal proceedings. Many jurors and prosecutors think of physical evidence as the most convincing kind available, especially when compared with witness testimony. However, not all physical or chemical evidence...
Accused of a DWI? Don’t ignore the opportunity to defend yourself
Did you know that getting too many DWIs could land you in prison? You may have known that you could go to jail or prison for a short time, but in some cases, you could spend your life in prison permanently. For this reason, it’s always a good idea to know your legal...
Can I expunge a DWI in Texas?
The first question on many people’s minds after being arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) is, “Can I get this expunged?” Expungement, or sometimes called expunction, is the process of sealing or eliminating an arrest or...