Facing a DUI charge can be a challenging and distressing experience for anyone. This is especially true, though, for young adults who are just beginning to navigate the responsibilities of adulthood. As parents, it is important to provide guidance and support to help...
Whether you are driving after a night out on the town or simply heading home from work after a long day, if the police pull you over your anxiety likely spikes. That anxiety only escalates if an officer requests you perform a field sobriety test. You may wonder if you...
If you drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Texas, you may find yourself facing a DWI or a DUI. While these terms are similar, there are important differences in what they mean. Learn what these two terms mean in the State of Texas. DUI vs. DWI in Texas...
When law enforcement officers suspect that a driver is under the influence of alcohol, the information that they obtain from a breath test to affirm their suspicion may not necessarily be accurate. Blood Alcohol Concentration readings from a breath test may not be...
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...
