Though the penalties for a second DWI are more severe than those for a first offense, it’s still unlikely that you’ll serve more than 72 hours in jail.
Read More →Most first DWIs carry a $2,000 fine and a mandatory minimum of three days in jail, but statistics show that most first offenders only spend a few hours in jail.
Read More →A DWI charge does not always result in a conviction. Statistics show the odds of dismissal in Texas range from 34% (for a 1st offense) to 6% (for a felony …
Read More →Texas has a zero-tolerance law for drivers under age 21, meaning it is illegal for them to drink alcohol unless accompanied by a parent, guardian, or spouse.
Read More →The criminal penalties that come with a DWI sound scary, but the truth is that collateral damage is also costly. Here are 17 ways a conviction could affect you.
Read More →In Texas, you don't lose your driving privileges immediately after a DWI arrest. However, you must act quickly if you want to avoid driver's license suspension.
Read More →All DUI and most first-offense DWIs are classified as misdemeanors, and you can still buy a gun If your DWI is for a more serious offense, you could face felony …
Read More →In Texas, “no-refusal” weekends are a myth. DWI suspects don't lose their rights to refuse questioning and field sobriety testing just because it's a holiday.
Read More →Texas has strict DWI/DUI laws. The legal blood alcohol limit for adults is .08%. If you're under 21, any alcohol at all in your system could mean a DUI charge.
Read More →If a motorist is convicted of drunk or drugged driving, their sentence might include a requirement to complete the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Victim Impact Panel program. When someone …
Read More →Nystagmus testing in Texas is a field sobriety test. To perform the test, the officer will ask a DWI or DUI suspect to follow a moving object with their eyes.
Read More →After any DWI conviction in Texas, expect serious consequences. Outside of suspended driver's licenses and administrative fees, you may also be required to install ignition interlock devices (IIDs) in your …
Read More →Under Texas’ Implied Consent law, anyone who accepts a driver’s license automatically consents to breath and blood samples when legally arrested on suspicion of DWI. Even still, you have the …
Read More →The cost of a DWI lawyer in Texas can vary depending on the lawyer’s experience, location, reputation, and the complexity of the case. For a simple DWI case that doesn’t …
Read More →In DWI stops, police in Texas use SFSTs, or Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, to determine if a person’s driving ability is impaired. However, SFSTs are not always accurate. There are …
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