One of the dangers of driving under the influence is that you just never know what could happen. The worst-case scenario is that you cause a crash that kills someone. Here in Texas, if the person who is killed is the parent or legal guardian of a minor child, you...
In Texas, it's illegal to drink when you are under 21 and for adults to provide alcohol to minors. Further, the Texas Zero Tolerance law prohibits minors from operating a motor vehicle, including a watercraft, in a public place while having any detectable amount of...
When talking about the “legal limit,” it is a reference to someone’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) while they are driving. A legal limit has been established and a driver who breaks this limit is presumed to be impaired behind the wheel. This is an important...
Law enforcement officers commonly use field sobriety tests (FSTs) to determine whether a driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. However, these tests are not foolproof, and several potential defenses can be raised if you have failed an FST. Understanding...
If you are charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas, you may face serious penalties if convicted. And one of them is installing an ignition interlock device (IID) on your vehicle. Here is what to know about this penalty: First-time offender A judge can...
Breathalyzers are crucial in cases of driving while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. But are they accurate? Can you get the wrong readings? The accuracy of breathalyzers has been questioned for years. So, how accurate are they now? They are accurate most...
If you are charged with drunk driving in Texas, you may face a number of penalties such as the loss of your driver's license or your car. In addition, you may also lose any security clearances that you had prior to the DWI charge. How a DWI might impact your clearance...
When someone is pulled over due to suspicion that they are driving while under the influence of alcohol, the officer may ask them to do a walk-and-turn field sobriety test. Though this is a controversial test, it's still used at times in Texas. What the walk-and-turn...
Drunk driving is a serious offense in Texas, and those who are convicted of driving while intoxicated can face severe penalties. Monetary fines and jail time may result even when no one was hurt in an accident. There could also be administrative penalties designed to...
When people face drunk driving charges in Texas, they automatically think about what penalties they might face from a conviction. A DWI can lead to a driver’s license suspension, fines and jail time. Other things – like a pilot’s license – can also be jeopardized....