It is against the law to drive while under the influence of mind-altering substances, even those that are legal to use. Texas police officers will arrest you if you have drugs or alcohol in your system after you get into a car crash or if you drive very poorly because...
Drunk Driving
Is there a way to know when you can safely drive after drinking?
Picking up a drunk driving charge will lead to serious short-term and long-term consequences. Firstly, you will get a criminal record. That can affect all sorts of areas of your life. Secondly, you will face penalties such as fines and license suspension. Therefore,...
3 possible reasons to challenge breath test results in Texas
Police officers who suspect you of committing a driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense will pull you over to investigate. If an officer is suspicious after a crash, they may order chemical testing even when the other driver is clearly to blame for the wreck. Whether...
Can you get sober with a cup of coffee?
People try a lot of different tactics to sober up before they get in the car. They may be at a point where they know they shouldn't drive, but they also don't want to pay for a ride home, so they'll do anything they can think of to reduce their blood alcohol...
Can a DUI conviction affect your education?
College is a great place to learn new stuff, meet new people, have fun and make mistakes. However, one of the mistakes you do not want to make while in college is driving under the influence. A DUI is more than just a criminal offense. Besides the obvious legal...
3 common consequences for a Texas DWI conviction
It is illegal to get behind the wheel of a car when you know you can't drive safely. In fact, it is illegal to drive with a certain blood alcohol level even if that much alcohol doesn't notably change your driving skill. Texas drivers accused of driving while...
3 drinking behaviors that increase your risk of a DWI
Most adults can responsibly consume alcohol and then drive themselves home later without breaking the law or endangering anyone. When you understand how your body handles alcohol, you can make good decisions while out of the bar or socializing with friends. Even if...
What options do you have if facing a DWI charge?
You might assume attempting to fight a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge is a dead-end street. Yet, there are many escape routes you might not have considered. A DWI conviction comes with significant financial penalties, license suspension and even time behind...