If you have a DWI conviction on your record, even if it was from several years ago, you may still be finding new ways that it continues to impact your life. If you’re considering traveling out of the country, whether for business or on vacation, you may find that your...
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Yes, a defense is important with a third DWI charge
Most people understand that drinking and driving is dangerous, but mistakes can still be made. In the past, you may have had a drink or two too many before getting behind the wheel, and that decision is what led to two previous DWI convictions. If you’re facing a...
How the legalization of hemp is affecting drug enforcement in Texas
The growing acceptance of marijuana use throughout the nation has created some significant problems for the authorities here in Texas -- particularly since 2019. That’s when the law changed to make hemp products with less than .3% of THC legal. Since then, a number of...
Addiction and unauthorized prescription drugs can lead to serious legal problems
It is safe to assume that no person sets out to become addicted to any drug, even prescription medicine. Unfortunately, it happens to people from all walks of life, from licensed professionals to young adults working their first job. Addiction happens over time, but...
Those edibles can get you a lot more prison time in Texas than you think
Given the changing social attitudes about marijuana, THC edibles are popping up all over the place -- but not in Texas. Texas hasn’t gotten on the bandwagon toward either decriminalization or legalization where marijuana is concerned, and it’s a mistake to think that...
The police are knocking on your door: What should you do?
Maybe you were having a party, things got a little loud and a neighbor called in a complaint. Or, you might have no idea why the police are at your door. Either way, that knock is startling, and even more so to see a couple uniformed officers (or -- even worse -- a...
Which kind of blood alcohol content test is most accurate?
In Texas, there are three kinds of blood alcohol content tests that may be used to prove a DWI. These include urine tests, blood tests and Breathalyzer tests. Out of these, the most commonly used is the Breathalyzer test. However, other chemical tests, such as the...
Can a portable breath test be used in court?
When you get pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, you may be given a portable breath test. Many people think that this is a Breathalyzer. It is not. The true Breathalyzer is much larger and will generally be used at the police station. The portable test is an...
Experts once claimed opioids were not addictive
Opioids are prescription painkillers, and they’re highly addictive. Those who become addicted often have very little control over their actions, such as using the medications even though they know that the manner of use is illegal. They may also gravitate toward other...
Do commercial drivers have different DWI rules than others?
One of the most oft-cited pieces of information about drunk driving cases is that a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher is enough to get you charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI). This is true in Texas for most drivers, as it is across the country....
