Drunk Driving

During traffic stops, police officers will often ask leading questions. They’re trying to get drivers to say the wrong thing and incriminate themselves. This is a very common practice, and it’s important for drivers to know both that it happens and that they don’t...

When it comes to drinking, anyone below 21 years is considered a minor in Texas. Any minor caught in possession of alcohol may pay up to a $500 fine, have their driver's license suspended for 30 to 180 days, be ordered to complete eight to 40 hours of community...

When people get pulled over for drunk driving, they sometimes express confusion and remorse. They will say that they didn’t even realize that they were over the legal limit and that they were too impaired to drive safely. They may seem very surprised while being...

Addressing impaired driving is always a top priority for law enforcement, but they are on especially high alert at this time of year. There is an increased number of impaired drivers on the road during the holidays, which means a higher risk of being pulled over. It’s...

The winter holiday season, marked by festivities and celebrations, also results in an increased risk of motorists being arrested for Driving While Intoxicated or Impaired (DWI) offenses.  Several factors contribute to this heightened risk during these months....

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...