Studies have shown there's an increase in high-risk drinking for older individuals. While older people (those 65 or older) are less likely to drink than younger people, the CDC found that older Americans are more likely to binge drink more often. Why have seniors...
DWI
The collateral ramifications of a Texas DWI
The state of Texas takes a tough stance when it comes to DWI, whether you are a first-timer or a repeat offender. You will get a criminal record if convicted. You may have to pay a substantial fine, serve time in jail or prison and lose your license. Unfortunately, a...
Diabetes: A medical condition that can lead to DWI charges
It’s easy to assume that anyone who’s showing signs of being drunk is actually impaired, but there’s sometimes another reason for the behaviors. People who are having a diabetic crisis often have behavior that mimics that of a drunk person. Nearly 29 million people...
How much can a DWI cost you in Texas?
Texas is serious about preventing DWIs, which is why it has very harsh penalties for those who commit them. As someone who has been accused of driving while impaired, you need to understand how expensive a DWI can be as well as the toll it can take on your life in the...
What is an aggravated DWI charge?
The state of Texas takes a tough stance against drunk drivers. In addition to the standard charges and penalties, there are more severe charges under certain conditions. An aggravated DWI is an enhanced charge reserved for those a court considers did something to make...
Did you violate bond conditions after a drunk driving charge?
Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DWI) is a serious criminal offense in Texas. If you are charged with DWI, the process for assigning penalties is two-fold. First, you’ll face criminal charges which can result in jail time and fines. Then, you’ll...
Longview DWI: Can you fool a breathalyzer test?
If you ask people how they escaped just about any potentially consequential situation or event, you will probably hear many different techniques. Some of them could work, but chances are, most will not. Take a DWI traffic stop, for example. The police will probably...
Were you issued a DWI with a child in the car?
You and your daughter are returning home from a party when you see flashing red and blue lights behind you. When the policeman approaches your window, he tells you that he pulled you over because you were weaving, and he suspects that you are intoxicated. The officer...
What does a Texas DWI mean for those with commercial licenses?
Everyone who wants a driver's license must go through specialized education and pass a test. They will then need to purchase an insurance policy and register their vehicle with the state to legally drive on public roads. Continual compliance with traffic laws is also...
Common cold and allergy medications and drunk driving charges
Spring and early summer are known for many wonderful things, but that doesn’t include allergy season and the onset of “summer colds.” When the sniffles start, you may be hard-pressed to tell the difference between symptoms caused by a virus and those caused by pollen...