What Happens During a DWI Arrest in Texas? The stress that a person experiences after an arrest For DWI can be overwhelming. The consequences of such an arrest can be severe, whether it is a first-offense DWI or a subsequent DWI arrest. A first-offense DWI is a misdemeanor with less severe penalties than any subsequent … Read more
What’s the Difference Between Texas DWI and Texas DUI? In Texas, DUI and DWI are acronyms used to refer to different things but they have some similarities. DUI is driving under the influence in full and DWI is driving while intoxicated. Texas law clearly distinguishes between these two terms but people often use them interchangeably. … Read more
People arrested for DWI don’t often know they must face two separate hearings: a DWI hearing and an Administrative License Revocation Hearing (ALR). An ALR hearing is a short criminal trial where your lawyer can gather a lot of information about your case. The main purpose of the hearing is for the person arrested for … Read more
People who are new to Texas and all drivers who drive on the state’s roads need to research Texas open container laws. Not many people know about these laws, yet breaking them can have a significant life-changing effect on them. Many people have fallen prey to these laws by mistake and face expensive criminal charges. … Read more
People who operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated can face an intoxication manslaughter charge if they cause an accident that leads to the death of another person. This applies to BWI, FWI, and DWI types of situations. intoxication manslaughter is a serious charge that can easily turn into a felony murder charge. The consequences after … Read more
Getting pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving can cause stress and worry for many different reasons: fear of arrest, confusion about your rights, and, most of all, anxiety about the Field Sobriety test. However, while many people have heard of Field Sobriety tests, very few understand their rights and just how important their performance … Read more
2nd Texas DWI: Class A Misdemeanor Texas law requires the Court to order, as a condition of your bond, that the person install and maintain a deep lung air device on the car the person drives. This device requires you to blow into it before it will allow you start your car. If it detects … Read more
Texas DWI License Suspension If you are like most people, you rely on your driver’s license every day. If you have been arrested for drunk driving or a serious traffic violation, you could lose your driver’s license, and you will not have the chance to win it back in court. You want an aggressive lawyer … Read more
If you are under the age of 21 the DWI laws are more severe. You can be below the legal limit for an adult (a person 21 or over) and be charged with a DUI (driving under the influence). This is a zero tolerance law just for people under the age of 21. This law … Read more
3rd Texas DWI: Third Degree Felony Most Judges will not put an ignition interlock as a condition of your bond if it is your 1st DWI. However, if you are charged with Intoxicated Assault, Manslaughter, or a subsequent DWI (no matter how long ago your 1st DWI was), you are required by law to install … Read more