An important thing for anyone who drives in Texas to understand is what may happen to them if they are stopped by police officers. There are many reasons you might be pulled over ranging from basic speeding to even having a tail light that is out. Once you are...
DWI Defense
DWI and the breath test versus the blood test
Most Texas residents are aware of two primary scientific tests, blood and breath, used by law enforcement as evidence to support a DWI charge. However, what may not be evident is the very different procedural aspects of these two tests and the implications on the laws...
The one-leg field sobrity test
If you are like many people in Texas, having a casual beer or glass of wine when out at dinner or after work with colleagues is not uncommon. You may also commonly drive home after these events. Anyone who drives after drinking even a small amount of alcohol should...
Analyzing how quickly alcohol can leave one’s system
Being convicted of driving while intoxicated in Houston can not only leave one facing potentially harsh criminal penalties, but it can also carry with it a stigma that affects one's relationships, social standing, or even his or her career. Given all that is...
What are the penalties for DWI in TX?
In Texas, driving while intoxicated (DWI) is taken very seriously by law enforcement. Not only can drunk driving lead to serious physical injury or even death for yourself and others, it can also result in significant legal reprisal. Depending on the circumstances...
What are the penalties for boating while intoxicated in Texas?
Driving a boat while intoxicated is a crime in Texas. According to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, the law about this is found within the Water Safety Act. You would be considered under the influence if you have a .08 or higher blood alcohol level. In...
Can you trust a field sobriety test?
Field sobriety tests are frequently used by law enforcement officers in Houston and elsewhere after pulling over a suspected drunk driver. During a field sobriety test, you might be asked to perform such actions as balancing on one leg, walking in a straight line and...
North Texas “no refusal” operations designed to nab drunk drivers
Law enforcement agencies across North Texas ramped up their efforts to nab drunk drivers in recent weeks, and they called in some help from local courtrooms and hospitals in order to do so. Per CBS DFW, state grants were used to finance what is known as a “no...
Auto-brewery syndrome explained
While some people may be worried about being charged with drunk driving after consuming alcohol, others need to be concerned even when they have not been drinking. New cases of auto-brewery syndrome have been noted in Texas and other states across the country and are...