When an officer pulls you over for a routine traffic stop, they may find reason to suspect that you have driven while intoxicated. Thus, they may implement one of several tests that will allow them to get a better gauge on the situation. Field sobriety tests often...
Drunk Driving
Can a DWI impact your financial support?
As a college student, you have more than most to worry about when it comes to facing DWI charges. If convicted, you face the usual issues of potential jail time or fines. But on top of that, you can also face repercussions in your college career. What are these...
Can you refuse to take a breathalyzer test in Texas?
From a driver's perspective, when a police officer has pulled them over and asked them to take a breath test, it can seem like a no-win situation. If you agree, you may be giving the officer evidence that you are drinking and driving. If you refuse, you might be...
How do you handle your DWI on job applications?
While adjusting to life in Texas with a driving while intoxicated charge, you feel ready to change jobs or careers. How do you prepare to navigate your job search with a DWI on your record? Chron offers tips for addressing a drunk-driving charge on job applications. A...
What do you know about a DWI’s effect on your life?
While going over the financial cost of the charge for driving while intoxicated that you recently received, have you thought about how it affects other areas of your life? Understanding the stakes helps you develop a strategy that allows you to maintain control of...
DWI charges when a child is in the vehicle
If you are facing DWI charges, you likely have a number of different issues to take into consideration. For example, you need to think about your future, such as the impact these allegations could have on your career, as well as the potential financial impact of the...
When officers can request a mandatory blood draw
The goal of law enforcement when officers suspect someone is guilty of driving while intoxicated is to gather as much evidence as possible. They want the prosecution to have the proof necessary to secure the conviction of someone who drives impaired. However, the...
How can you get an ignition interlock device?
Realizing that you cannot drive because of your DWI charge can cause frustration to say the least. Depending on the seriousness of your offense, a license suspension could last for several months in Texas and up to a year in some cases. With the implementation of...
Drunk while intoxicated and getting a job
Driving while intoxicated in Texas may impact a person's life in more ways than one, including their opportunity to find or maintain employment. People who understand the impact of driving drunk on their employment opportunities may think twice about engaging in such...
Complicating factors in a DWI case
If you or someone in your family was recently arrested for and charged with an impaired driving offense in Texas, you will want to learn more about the laws governing these situations and the potential outcomes if a conviction results. From the loss of driving...