Can Passengers Drink Alcohol in a Car?
Open container laws have got you thinking. You know you can’t drink and drive, but could you drink while another person drives? Suppose you finished off a beer while your friend drove you home. Is that legal? Or would you get in trouble? If you want to know if passengers can drink alcohol in the […]
Benefits of a DUI Lawyer vs a Court-Appointed Attorney
Why Choose a DWI Lawyer When it comes to DWI cases, having a dedicated DWI lawyer is essential to winning your case. Above all else, when it comes to handling DUI cases, especially in Fort Bend County, specialized experience matters. While you have a right to be represented by whomever you choose, it is key […]
What Is BAC? Legal Blood Alcohol Levels in Texas
If you’ve ever been stopped for a possible DWI you might have heard someone mention BAC. The acronym BAC stands for blood alcohol content. This is how much ethanol (alcohol) is in the bloodstream, and its measurement could potentially harm your DWI case. Read on below to learn more about blood alcohol levels in Texas and how […]
Ignition Interlock Devices Could Save Your Driver’s License
Worried About Losing Your Driver’s License After a DUI/DWI Charge? An ignition interlock device could be the key to not losing your driver’s license after a drunk driving charge. After a DWI charge, it’s normal to feel anxious or concerned about your future. An experienced drunk driving lawyer can put your mind at ease by […]
Second Offense DWI in Texas
Texas is a state where first time DWI offenders can go to jail. Going before the court a second time for a charge of driving while intoxicated is certainly not a matter to be taken lightly. A second DWI in Texas is a Class A misdemeanor with harsh penalties. Criminal Penalties: – When an individual […]
Felony DWI in Texas
Generally, only your third and subsequent DWI offense results in felony charges in the state of Texas. A standard first offense DWI is a Class B misdemeanor, and a second DWI charge will escalate to a Class A misdemeanor. However, this is not always the case. If you aren’t on your third offense, don’t simply […]
Texas Field Sobriety Test
If you are pulled over for a possible DWI in Texas, you will have to take a field sobriety test. A variety of tests is available that you will be asked to complete. You should be aware of them and their varying degrees of accuracy. The first is the one-leg stand test. This is a […]
Don’t Blow It When It Comes to a DWI in Texas
DWI in Texas & the 5th Amendment When it comes to getting a DWI in Texas, the Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, and distinguished Law Enforcement personnel would all very much like you to believe that you are required to take a breathalyzer test during this type of traffic […]
Texas Considering Creation of DWI Lite
Texas Considering Creation of DWI “Lite” Drinking and driving is never a good idea. Soon it may be an even worse idea in Texas. Austin police chief Art Acevedo has given his support for the creation of a DWI “lite” classification for drivers that have a BAC of .05 to .07. For some drivers, this […]
How Much Does a DWI Lawyer Cost in Texas?
DWI lawyer is a phrase you never expected to see outside the occasional billboard. But after getting a DWI on the way home from your friend’s party, you have no choice but to Google it. As you see the names of lawyers fill the screen you wonder, “What is a DWI lawyer going to cost me, anyway? […]
How to Avoid a DWI This Summer
Summer is here and that means pool parties, BBQs, and a lot of cool summer drinks. With all the summer fun comes the increased chance of getting an unwanted DWI, so if you want to relax and enjoy yourself without the possibility of getting pulled over, read on to learn tips from a Fort Bend DWI Attorney on how […]
9 Great Holiday DWI Prevention Tips
Stay Safe This Holiday Season During the holiday season, it’s important to know some holiday DWI prevention tips. But let’s be real. If you’re in the Fort Bend County, then you know that public transportation isn’t easy to come by. Which is why it’s important to find alternatives to keep you and the people you […]
Be Aware of Holiday DWI Statistics
Stay Safe This Holiday Season The holiday DWI statistics are higher than any other time of the year. You go to a holiday party, there’s drinks served, and maybe you had a little too much to drink. Sometimes, it just kind of happens. Statistically, this happens more during this time of the year. What’s a DWI? […]
Texas prosecutor suggests reducing DWI fatalities with sobriety checkpoints
A recent topic of debate in Texas has been whether or not police should be allowed to operate random checkpoints on highways to discourage drunken driving, according to a DWI prosecutor. 38 states currently allow law enforcement officials to set up these sobriety checkpoints, but Texas is not yet one of them, said W. Clay […]
Holiday Season Reminders
With the holiday season at hand, many of us will be visiting family and relatives, and a lot of us will be using a car to get to those relatives’ houses. Halloween and Thanksgiving are already behind us, and as one of our earlier posts informed you, Thanksgiving was very peaceful when it comes to […]