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...
Drunk Driving
Helping you assert a defense against a DWI
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...
A failed Breathalyzer test is not an automatic conviction
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...
Penalties and consequences of drunk driving in Texas
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...
What are the requirements for breathalyzer tests?
Breathalyzer tests must be in proper working order and properly maintained at the time of use to provide accurate and reliable test results. If a breathalyzer test is not properly maintained or calibrated, it may be possible to challenge the results of a breathalyzer...
How accused drivers can challenge field sobriety tests
One of the primary components of a drunk driving charge may be field sobriety tests. As a result, it is helpful for accused individuals to be familiar with how to defend themselves against a DWI charge and how to challenge field sobriety tests. The reality is that...
How DWI penalties such as ignition interlock devices work
There are a variety of different penalties that can be associated with drunk driving charges in Texas and some of the penalties and consequences can be harsh and costly for the accused individual. One penalty that may be assigned to an individual who has been accused...
What to expect after your first DUI
It may seem like something you believe will never happened to you, but do you know what would happen if that extra drink with friends gets you arrested for DUI? After a DUI arrest, you can expect several processes to happen as you try to get your driving privileges...
Texas tough on drunk driving
Around the nation, Texas is known as a place that does not go easy on people who make mistakes. When someone in our state gets behind the wheel of a vehicle after drinking alcohol, they can be arrested and subject to a wide range of punishments. A recent news...
Family of 12 loses two members to Texas drunk driver
A large family was driving through Texas on their way from Arizona to Arkansas when senseless tragedy struck. The family of 12 lost two members -- an 11-year-old girl and a 50-year-old man -- when their vehicle was struck by a drunk driver in Amarillo. Law enforcement...