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Even when making a valid DWI stop, the police need a reason to stop the vehicle. They cannot randomly pull over vehicles just to look for drivers who are over the legal limit. They need reasonable suspicion for the initial traffic stop. In many cases, police officers...
The legal limit in Texas is very important because it defines when the government can presume that someone was impaired by alcohol that they had consumed. If they reach or exceed this limit, it can lead to a DWI arrest. As long as the initial traffic stop was legal...
Being charged with a driving while intoxicated (DWI) or a related drunk driving charge can significantly impact your life for a long time. That’s why it’s crucial to know how to defend yourself when facing such a charge. Below are three areas in your life that a drunk...
You decide to go out for a few drinks with friends, even though you know you will eventually have to drive home. Your plan is simply not to have so much to drink that you exceed the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit. When it is time to go, however, you are...
When a police officer pulls you over on suspicion of impaired driving in Texas, they may ask you to take field sobriety tests. These could include the walk-and-turn test, the horizontal gaze nystagmus test or the one-leg stand test. These are physical tests designed...
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses are criminal charges related to intoxication while driving. People who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, including prescription medications, may be at risk of DWI charges after traffic stops or collisions....
Most drivers have a blood alcohol concentration limit of 0.08%. In order to measure someone’s BAC during a traffic stop, the police will administer a breath test. Some drivers are subject to lower limits, such as commercial drivers or those who are under 21 years old....
No matter where you drive in the U.S., if you’re responsible for a crash in which someone dies, you can face very serious criminal consequences. Here in Texas, if that person is the parent or guardian of a minor child, you can also be financially responsible for...
It’s a situation many drivers never expect to face, you’re far below the legal limit, but still find yourself in handcuffs. Maybe you felt fine to drive, or thought one drink wouldn’t hurt, yet the flashing lights behind you tell a different story. Even when your...
Being pulled over by a police officer is a very disheartening situation. In some cases, the police officer might have reason to believe that you’re impaired, which can lead to them asking you questions and asking you to do a few different things. One thing that you...
