Texas is serious about pursuing and prosecuting drivers who are accused of alcohol or drug-related violations behind the wheel. There is a planned enforcement blitz coinciding with the end of summer and Labor Day celebrations. Being charged with driving while...
DWI Defense
For a professional driver, a DWI can be a career-killer
No one wants to face a DWI charge after a night enjoying herself with friends at a bar or, for that matter, with relatives at a holiday gathering. Even first-time offenders face serious penalties for a DWI, and this is without even considering an aggravating...
Summer DWI enforcement in Houston began with Memorial Day blitz
Law enforcement agencies in Houston and across Texas are vigilant about drunk driving and the dangers associated with it. Given that the current societal challenges are beginning to recede and people are living their lives in a more normal way, holiday weekends and...
One dead in private ambulance crash
A deadly crash involving a private ambulance killed one and injured four near Cypresswood Drive and TC Jester Boulevard in Harris County late Friday night. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the ambulance was transporting a woman for a non-emergency...
Is a DWI a criminal offense or a mere civil infraction?
Most Texans understand that if they drink and drive, they could receive a DWI. However, is a DWI just a slap on the wrists? One survey showed that some people are under a misunderstanding of just how serious a DWI is. Survey shows some people underestimate severity of...
The stakes are high for licensed professionals charged with DWI
DWI charges carry potentially serious criminal consequences for every person. However, the stakes are even higher for most licensed professionals. A DWI arrest can put your very livelihood at risk. It’s important to understand the challenges you may face both in...
5 Things that could skew a breathalyzer test
Breathalyzers may be incorrect up to 50 percent of the time when compared with the results of an actual blood test, according to the National Motorists Association. Considering that breathalyzers are the main indication police officers use to make a DUI arrest, this...
It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays
When the holiday season begins, you can always count on noticing a few things: fake cotton snow on window sills, nativity scenes on street corners and, of course, a few more police cars on your commute. It's no secret that the holidays are a big time for police, with...
Using an ignition interlock device
Residents in Texas who are convicted of a criminal charge for driving while intoxicated may face a range of penalties that could include the loss of driving privileges. Some people may have the opportunity to have their driving privileges restored but in order to do...
What do field sobriety tests show?
If you have been stopped by a police officer or other law enforcement officer while driving and subsequently questioned regarding your potential or suspected intoxication while driving, you may have been asked to perform a variety of tests. If you were ultimately...