DWI

What happens if I refuse to take a blood test?

If the police pull you over and arrest you on suspicion of impaired driving in Texas, they will probably ask for a blood sample for chemical testing.  This can help them affirm their suspicion that a driver is intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Naturally, it also helps...

Why law enforcement might pull you over

If you drive to work every day, then your driving privileges in Texas are very important to you. Maybe you rely on the car to visit your family or to go out and relax during your downtime. In any case, a DWI conviction could have a significant impact on your life....

Can your conduct online affect your DWI case?

Millions of people across the U.S. use social media every day, and it is likely that you are one of these individuals. You may utilize online platforms to send messages to friends and family. Perhaps you share photos of your daily outings or use post features to vent...

New campaign takes aim against drunk driving in Texas

Drunk driving can quickly get you into trouble with the law and land you with a DWI. Texas is very hard on those who choose to drink and drive, and it is cracking down with further campaigns to stop drunk or impaired driving. The Texas Department of Transportation...

Many people underestimate the potency of alcohol

Often, when someone gets arrested on DWI charges, they simply say that they can't believe they're over the limit and they feel like it's still safe to drive. In other words, they weren't intentionally doing anything wrong or being reckless. They really did think that...

Drunk driving is costly in the Lone Star State

The crime of driving while intoxicated has a wide-ranging demographic. Seemingly, anyone out for a night out with friends can find themselves pulled over by a police officer suspecting drunk driving. Like many other states, legal intoxication in Texas is .08....

Could a designated driver save you from DWI charges?

After working hard all week, most people like to let their hair down on the weekend. People enjoy numerous forms of recreational activities. Some enjoy attending sports events, others attend the theater and many people like to go to the bar and catch up with friends...

Three types of field sobriety tests

It can be a terrifying moment, getting pulled over, knowing you had a few drinks earlier in the evening. While you might have felt ok to drive, you do not know if the officer (and their tests) will determine you had too much. As an officer makes their first...

Your breathalyzer test results might  be inaccurate

After a breathalyzer test indicates that you are above the legal blood-alcohol concentration, you may think your goose is cooked if you are facing driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges. You could be staring at jail time or heavy fines if found guilty. However,...

How many drinks does it take to reach a BAC level of 0.08%?

A blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 means that a driver is automatically considered too intoxicated to drive. However, many assume that it takes a considerable amount of alcohol to register such levels on a Breathalyzer.  How much do you really need to drink...