Going out to holiday parties with your friends and family members is a great way to make fun memories. When those parties include alcoholic beverages, you should ensure that you have a way to get home. The Texas Department of Transportation has already begun the...
Impaired driving can stem from more than just alcohol. Some people who have taken over-the-counter, prescription or illegal drugs may be too impaired to drive safely. This can put others in danger and may lead to criminal charges. Unlike alcohol charges, it’s...
Say that a police officer pulls you over and asks you to do field sobriety tests or take a breath test. Many people believe that they have no other option at this point, so they simply do it. And it is wise to cooperate with the police and not to escalate the...
The state of Texas has taken a unique approach to finding drunk or intoxicated drivers. Certain weekends throughout the year have been designated as “No refusal weekends.” This means that if you are pulled over for suspicion of driving while drunk or intoxicated, you...
There are some people who accidentally commit driving while intoxicated (DWI) infractions because they cannot accurately tell when they have had too much to drink. These people might get behind the wheel when they are legally drunk because they don't recognize their...
If you are pulled over in Texas and suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol, the authorities may require you to undergo field sobriety or breathalyzer testing. This is common practice. However, what you may not realize is that there are factors besides how...
Many people make the assumption that the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is all that matters when it comes to DWI charges. For most drivers, that limit is a BAC of 0.08%. People assume that it is a hard line and if you reach it or pass it, you'll get...
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...
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...
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...