Drunk Driving

U.S. citizens know that they have rights to protect and that authorities cannot violate them. However, many people do not really know what exactly constitutes a violation. For instance, unlawful traffic stops violate people’s rights against unreasonable searches and...

You likely lost your driving privileges if you were arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI). Without a driver’s license, you will need to consider other transportation options, which can sometimes lead to a very inconvenient commute. In this situation, it’s...

You had a single drink at a holiday party in Houston and feel completely capable of safely driving home after an hour or two. However, this single drink combined with a traffic infraction could be enough for police to pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving. You...

When it comes to routine traffic stops, police officers initially pull the vehicle over for violating a traffic law. Failing to stop at a stop sign, driving too fast or too slowly or swerving in and out of traffic are all common reasons for an officer to stop a...

The flashing lights on top of Houston police vehicles are intended to warn others of the police vehicle’s presence. They also act as a warning to slow down or to stop. Drivers who ignore these warnings can face serious criminal charges if a collision results. Such a...

Many of us have been there. We are driving around, and the dreaded lights and siren show up in our rearview mirror. You feel a pit of despair in your stomach and wonder how your life may change. Texas takes drunk driving seriously and those who are convicted face...

These past couple of years have been hard on everyone. It has been a crazy, infuriating, scary and just all-around bad time. And, as we continue to get back to normal, slowly, one of the things that has come back is drinking, specifically, social drinking. Of course,...

Getting pulled over, given a breathalyzer test and then charged with drunk driving is a nightmare for nearly any Texan. You may feel like you can’t afford the embarrassment of the charges, much less the fines, potential jail time and the numerous other consequences...