Besides the possible effect on your ability to drive and your reputation, having two DWI convictions on your record puts you at serious risk. That's because if you are ever charged with DWI again, you will be facing a felony. If convicted, the judge might send you to...
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Bicycling Under the Influence in TX
To avoid getting arrested for a DWI in Texas, many people believe riding a bicycle while impaired – rather than driving a car – will not lead to criminal charges. However, some state prosecutors may argue that bicycles are covered under the law. According to the Texas...
Drugged Driving: Intoxicating Effects of Recent Drug Use
Many legal and illegal substances can affect a person’s ability to drive safely. Substances such as alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, and even over-the-counter cold and allergy medications can impair a person’s driving. Alcohol and marijuana for example, can...
Common Mistakes You Can Make After a DWI in TX
A DWI arrest in Texas can be a scary, frustrating, and confusing situation, especially if it is your first time dealing with the criminal justice system. Unfortunately, inexperience and a lack of knowledge of the legal process can make you vulnerable to certain...
How Does a Drunk Person Sober Up Before Driving?
“How does a drunk person sober up so they can drive safely?” is a question that a lot of people ask. While the question is coming from the right place so to speak, the answer is usually not what people want to hear. Will coffee, an energy drink, a caffeine pill, food,...
ALR Process for DWI in Texas
If you are facing driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges in Texas, you’ll be interested in learning about the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) Program, which is a civil administrative process that is separate from your criminal case. The ALR Program was...
Penalties for Killing Someone While Drunk Driving
Driving while intoxicated is a serious problem that affects the entire United States and Texas is no exception. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, “About every 20 minutes in Texas, someone is hurt or killed in a crash involving alcohol.” Because of...
What is Texas’ Implied Consent Law?
While the laws vary slightly from state-to-state, drivers across the country are expected to provide a sample of their blood or breath if they are suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or both. Nationwide, if a peace officer suspects that a...
Can I Enter the U.S. With a DWI?
It’s illegal to drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol in the United States, but many other countries have similar laws outlawing drunk and drugged driving. What if you were convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) or a similar offense in your home country,...
DWI with a Child Passenger in Plano, TX
In Texas and throughout the rest of the country, it’s against the law to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent their driving ability is impaired, including lawfully prescribed medications. In each state, drivers are “legally intoxicated” if they...