If you are pulled over while driving in Texas, your chances of receiving a ticket or being arrested will be far greater if you avoid some common mistakes. These mistakes fall into two main categories. The first kind is engaging in behavior that could antagonize the...
Walking in a straight line, heel to toe, turning and doing so again can be a challenging feat for many Texas motorists who have been pulled over after being suspected of impaired driving. Nevertheless, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA)...
You might feel as though your life is spiraling when you’re pulled over by a police officer in Texas on suspicion of drunk driving. Typically, the officer will ask you to take field sobriety tests to determine whether they believe you are intoxicated and a risk on the...
Driving drunk on Texas roads is a serious matter. In addition to putting the driver at risk for fines and possible jail time, it can seriously endanger the lives of other drivers, pedestrians and passengers. Therefore, it is not surprising that when a person gets...
Drunk driving, also known as driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI), is a serious offense in Texas that can have significant consequences for an individual's personal and professional life. One of the most significant consequences of a...
Thousands of individuals are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol in Texas each year. These incidents have led to hundreds of deaths and millions of dollars in property damage. As a result, governments and other agencies are trying to...
Drunk or drugged driving in Texas has been on the rise, largely due to increased stress levels. While some might think drinking and driving is not a big deal, it only takes one accident for someone's life to change forever. Loss: fatalities, injuries, and property...
Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal in Texas and the rest of the United States. A conviction for DUI can have long-term repercussions, particularly for those who want to pursue higher education or enter a licensed profession. If you hope...
If you have been arrested for drunk driving, you may need to submit to field sobriety tests. These tests are designed to assess your level of intoxication and can be used as evidence against you in a Texas court. However, there are ways to challenge the results of...
In Texas, the police occasionally make mistakes when making an arrest for a DWI. These mistakes can invalidate the charges or cause other disruptions to the legal process, so it is important to know them in case they become relevant to a case in which you are...