Drunk Driving

Traffic accidents involve people from all walks of life. Some victims are rich, some are famous, but most are ordinary people who were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Even a judge’s robes may not be adequate protection against the damages caused by a drunk...

In our state, drunk driving is called driving while intoxicated or DWI, but DWI laws are different for those underage. Maybe, a teenage drinker does not feel drunk, or even intoxicated. Maybe, that same teenage drinker is then pulled over, and blows a 0.03 blood...

You might be driving home after a few drinks at a party when you see red and blue lights flashing in your rearview mirror. You pull over, hoping the police will drive by your vehicle in pursuit of another motorist. Unfortunately, no, they stop behind you and the next...

The penalties and consequences for driving while intoxicated (DWI) can be significant in Texas for drivers who are pulled over a charged with a DWI. As a result, accused drivers should understand what they are facing and how to defend themselves against DWI charges....

Drunk driving charges are pursued by prosecutors through the presentation of evidence to support legal claims. In Texas, a variety of different sources of evidence may be used to show that a driver was allegedly intoxicated while operating their vehicle. The results...

You're driving down the road, paying attention like you always do, when you hear police sirens and see lights in your rearview mirror. You hope that the officers passes you by, but you worry that you may indeed be the one on their radar. If you're pulled over for...

The winter months are a time of many celebrations. There are many reasons for residents in Texas and elsewhere to take to the road this time of the year. Whether it is a family gathering, holiday party or a New Years Eve celebration, the roadways see and increase in...

With the holiday season in full swing, many residents in Texas and elsewhere are focused on the various gathering and celebrations during this time of year. Oftentimes, alcohol is served and consumed at these gatherings, which in turn could cause some individuals to...

Failing a Breathalyzer test during a traffic stop is a serious matter that may affect many areas of a person's life, if it results in a conviction. However, Breathalyzers are not accurate in all circumstances, and other aspects of a traffic stop may offer...

It should not come as a surprise that the penalties associated with drunk driving charges can be significant. To help address the potential penalties and consequences accused drivers face, they should be familiar with criminal defense protections so they do not have...