When you post your bond (or bail) after a DWI arrest, you are allowed to leave the jail until your day in court arrives. Many people believe they can continue living life the way they did before the arrest. However, when you bond out of jail, you will almost certainly...
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What are the legal consequences of a first-time DWI?
If you are facing DWI charges for the first time, there is a lot you may not be sure about. While you may have many questions about getting a DWI in Texas, you might also be wondering what kind of legal consequences you would face for a first-time conviction....
Are certain types of alcohol more dangerous to drive after?
Have you ever heard someone say they get more drunk with a certain type of alcohol? Maybe they've complained that they can't drink gin anymore because they just get too drunk every time they do, so they stick to beer and wine. This may make you wonder if different...
Probation terms for a DWI conviction can be strict
Getting sentenced to probation following a conviction for DWI or a guilty plea can be a great alternative to a jail sentence. But probation is far from an easy ride. The terms of probation as a DWI sentence can be onerous, and if you are accused of violating a...
Could a sober person fail field sobriety testing?
A routine element of many DWI traffic stops in Texas is the Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST), in which a police officer instructs a person suspected of drunk driving to perform a number of physical tasks. Most field sobriety tests involve three elements:...
Why drivers can be at greater risk for a DWI as they get older
As people are living longer and remaining active and independent for many of those years, there are more drivers on the road who are in their senior years. That can be a very positive thing. However, some troubling trends have emerged over the past couple of decades....
What are the consequences of a drug crime conviction in Texas?
A drug crime conviction can have long-lasting and far-reaching consequences years down the line. It goes into your criminal record and can affect several aspects of your life even after you have served your sentence. For instance, your relationships with family and...
Some medications can make you more intoxicated
You may assume, as many people do, that you can drive after a single drink. Maybe you went out to eat, had a glass of wine, and decided to drive home. Getting arrested for drunk driving was the furthest thing from your mind. But, say you had also been taking...
Remember that social media posts are evidence
If you have been accused of a drug-related crime -- or any crime, for that matter -- you may be released from jail after posting bond. This means that you’ll once again have access to your phone and your social media accounts. People often desire to post about what...
What is the true cost of a DWI?
If the police stop you and charge you with a DWI, it will ruin your day. Yet, it could also ruin your life. Some people still talk about DWIs as if they are parking tickets. They talk about someone who gets stopped by the police driving home from the bar as “unlucky.”...
