Driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges can lead to fines, jail time and the temporary loss of your driving privileges. No one wants to lose the freedom to drive or wind up with a criminal record because they stopped at happy hour after work or went to a social...
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Drunk Driving
If you have a CDL, what does a Texas DWI mean for your job?
It costs more and requires more training to get a commercial driver's license as compared to a standard driver's license. It does take more skill and experience to safely maneuver a vehicle that is several times longer, taller and heavier than the average passenger...
Getting a DWI in college could hurt your career options
One of the things that people tend to do in college is drink with friends and colleagues. They might go out to parties or enjoy drinks while watching the college’s football or basketball games. Unfortunately, those who choose to drive when they’re impaired could hurt...
The subjective nature of field sobriety testing
When police officers suspect someone driving under the influence, they pull them over and conduct a battery of testing to see if their suspicions have any merit. Not all tests have the same level of effectiveness. Looking into the eyes of a suspect In addition to the...
BAC and what could impact alcohol absorption
All states make impaired driving against the law, regardless of what they call it. Drivers in Dallas, Texas, may have to undergo field tests if they get pulled over by law enforcement. Police commonly use a breathalyzer to check for impairment, but several factors can...
Elements that must be proven in a DWI case
Most states enact strict DWI laws to combat drugged driving to keep the roads safe. Drugged driving means being under the influence of a legal or illegal substance that impairs the driver's ability to make rational decisions. In some states, it doesn't matter the...
Texas DWI law – The charges and potential penalties
Driving while intoxicated is considered a serious offense in Texas, as such, those convicted could potentially face a range of severe penalties. It is common for people in Texas, and elsewhere, to partake in the occasional libation. For those who are of legal drinking...
Discuss drinking and driving myths with your child
People inexperienced with drinking alcohol may not fully know how even a single drink will affect them. As your child reaches the legal drinking age, you may anticipate him or her having a few drinks and likely going out with friends. While you want to trust your...
Do I have to submit to field sobriety tests?
When police ask you to step out of your car because they suspect you of drunk driving, it may be a little thing they observed that makes them suspicious. Perhaps your car drifted over the center line. Maybe an officer who pulls you over for a broken taillight believes...
Texas DWI stops: Why the officer isn’t just making small talk
You had a drink or two while spending some time with friends, family or co-workers, and then you headed home. As you traveled, you heard the patrol car's sirens before you looked into your rear-view mirror and saw the lights.You pulled your vehicle over, and the...