The Texas Penal Code classifies driving while intoxicated as a felony offense under certain circumstances. If a motorist has prior DWI convictions, causes serious bodily injury or brings about another individual's death, a prosecutor may file a felony charge. As noted...
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Can a DUI impact your college career?
As a college student, you have a lot riding on the line if you get a DUI conviction. Even if it is a first time offense, the repercussions may surprise you. Not only could your DUI impact your short term ability to attend college. It could also affect your life after...
Challenging breath test results
For many people in Texas, the de-facto visualization of a drunk driving charge is a person standing on the side of a road blowing into a hand-held breath testing device. Yet the fact that law enforcement officials measure one's breath to determine the alcohol content...
Should you worry about field sobriety tests?
Texas drivers like you should understand how Texas handles crimes related to alcohol and driving. Many consider Texas to hold particularly harsh laws and penalties when it comes to driving under the influence. Field sobriety tests are one of the many tools at the...
How accurate are breath test results?
Should someone in Texas ask you what comes to mind when thinking of a drunk driving offense, your mind likely immediately conjures up the image of one standing on the side of the road blowing into a hand-held breath testing device. This thought, however, prompts a...
Are ignition interlock devices required in Texas?
If charged with a DUI or a DWI in Texas, you may have an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle. These devices help ensure you do not drive while intoxicated. Yet, they also allow you to use your vehicle while completing the terms of your DUI penalty....
4 factors that affect your BAC level
If the court convicts you for drinking and driving, you could face severe penalties, like jail time and the requirement to pay a fine. The Texas Department of Transportation states that you can face charges for DWI if your blood alcohol content level is at or above...
The difference between DUI and DWI in Texas
Impairment with intoxicating substances, such as alcohol or drugs, can result in severe motor vehicle accidents when someone attempts to drive while in an inebriated state. For this reason, all state governments take drunk or drugged driving very seriously, and Texas...
The DWI repeat offender program
If a person receives a second or subsequent DWI conviction, the penalties are typically harsher than a first-time offense and may include additional requirements. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, if a person has a second or additional DWI...
What do you know about the warning signs of alcohol abuse?
Maybe your most recent DUI was not your first. You recognize the actions that lead to your brush with law enforcement, but do you understand what lies underneath those actions? Is there a chance you abuse alcohol? The Alcohol Rehab Guide breaks down the signs of...
