When people drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they pose a danger to themselves and others on the road. For this reason, members of law enforcement keep a close eye on people who are driving erratically and may even set up DUI checkpoints to catch those...
Texas has some of the strictest DUI laws in the country, including enhanced penalties for certain offenses. One of these penalties is an enhanced DUI charge. What is a DUI in Texas? In Texas, you can be charged with DUI if you operate a motor vehicle in a public place...
DUI cases in Texas can be complex, and many factors can come into play. If you were given a field sobriety test after you were pulled over, and you're wondering if there's any way to challenge the results in your case, the following are options to consider. There was...
DUI laws can get complicated at times, and it can be difficult to know when law enforcement can require a breath test. Police officers can't just stop motorists and test them for no reason: There are specific indicators that give officers probable cause to stop a...
Residents of Texas who take legally-prescribed drugs need to be aware that it’s possible to face DWI charges while taking those drugs. It’s important to understand why this is the case. Is it illegal to drive when you take prescription drugs? As long as you're not...
You may have heard that some attorneys advise potential clients not to perform the breath-alcohol test when requested by a police officer. The idea is that blowing into that breathalyzer gives the officer clear evidence that you are drunk, assuming you are. Why would...
When Angela Graham-West, the wife of Texas GOP gubernatorial candidate Allen West, was arrested in August for DWI, Allen West doubted that she had been drinking. According to Dallas police, Graham-West was pulled over after an officer observed her swerving onto the...
Texas takes impaired driving seriously. People who drive while intoxicated are at a serious risk of injuring themselves or others when they get behind the wheel. That's true whether they're driving a car or piloting a boat. When people refuse field sobriety tests in...
It can happen to anyone. You go out for a social gathering at a restaurant, bar, or a friend’s house. You have a few drinks. Then you head home. As you’re driving home you suddenly see red and blue flashing lights in your rearview mirror. Your heart pounds. You palms...
After a long work week, many people like to unwind by sharing a couple of drinks with some friends. Though one or two drinks might not impair one's ability to drive, a breathalyzer test may say otherwise. Many of these Friday night drinkers may find themselves pulled...