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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...
If the police have reasonable suspicion of a traffic violation, they can stop your car. This can also happen when they have probable cause that a crime has occurred or is occurring in your vehicle, such as impaired driving. They may also stop your vehicle at a...
The heat descends on Houston in spring and lingers long into the fall months. It’s enough to make tempers flare and bad decisions seem like good ideas. This uptick in crimes during the summer months is supported by data released by the National Crime Victimization...
During a traffic stop, it is very common for the police officer to ask a variety of questions. The first thing they may ask for is your license, registration and proof of insurance. You should hand over this paperwork, as you are required to provide it under the law....
