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....
If a Texas police officer determines that you are driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you will likely be taken into custody. Furthermore, your car will be towed into an impound lot. A number of other penalties may apply if you are actually convicted...
The penalties for drunk driving are severe in Texas, and even first offenders face mandatory jail time. Motorists can be charged with driving while intoxicated in the Lone Star State if blood or breath tests reveal that they were behind the wheel with a blood alcohol...
The horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) test is a common field sobriety test used by Texas law enforcement to detect impairment caused by alcohol or drugs. This test is designed to measure the involuntary movement of the eyes, which can be a sign of impairment. During an...
Getting behind the wheel after having too many drinks can happen to anyone, resulting in a DUI arrest. While the charge is serious for any Texas driver who encounters it, you may suffer other serious consequences if you are in a profession like nursing. What...
Those who drive in the state of Texas have a duty of care toward other motorists. Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is generally considered to be a violation of that duty. Let's take a closer look at some steps that you might want to take if you...