If you were arrested for DWI in Houston, the breath test results play a significant role in the prosecution’s case against you. However, breath tests are not always accurate, and in some cases, the results can be challenged and suppressed—meaning they cannot be used against you in court. Understanding the legal grounds for suppressing a…
Category: DUI
What to expect after a third DWI arrest in Houston?
In Texas, punishments for DWIs increase dramatically after each arrest. The first two DWIs are charged as misdemeanors, but a third or more DWI will be charged as a felony in Texas, with the potential for prison time, lengthy driver’s license suspensions, longer probation and a permanent felony record. If you have been arrested for…
Can you be arrested for DWI in Texas if you weren’t driving?
More often than you would think, police in Texas arrest a driver and charge him with DWI when he was not actually driving a car. This can happen when a driver is asleep behind the wheel or if the police do not actually witness the defendant driving and make an arrest based on mistaken assumptions…
Drunk Driving Accidents – Legal Implications and Victim Support
The legal implications of drunk driving in Texas have been significantly heightened in recent years, particularly with the introduction of new laws that add layers of penalties and responsibilities for offenders. The state of Texas takes a tough stance on Driving While Intoxicated or Driving Under the Influence (DWI, DUI). It is a sobering reality…
How Bars and Restaurants May Have Liability in Your DUI Case
Drunk driving is a crime that should always be taken very seriously. The good news is that fatalities and injuries due to drunk driving have greatly decreased over the past few decades. However, drunk driving does still occur. Drunk driving can greatly alter the lives of those affected forever and the individual responsible should be…
What Evidence Creates Reasonable Suspicion that a Driver is Intoxicated?
Police officers generally must have reasonable suspicion that a crime is being or has been committed in order to pull a driver over. It’s not enough for a police officer to have a feeling or a hunch that something is happening. However, it doesn’t require that the officer have actual knowledge. So what exactly is…
What You Need to Know if You’re Stopped on a Suspected DWI in Texas
Driving While Intoxicated in Texas is a serious offense with significant consequences. In addition to fines, jail time, and a criminal record, DWIs can have a lasting, negative impact on your finances, employment, and reputation. Houston criminal defense attorneys advise against driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Texas. However, even well-meaning people…
DUI Defense: Inaccurate Blood Alcohol Content Test
When you are pulled over and suspected of being under the influence, you will likely be given a blood test in order to determine your blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which is also known as the blood alcohol content test. In the state of Texas, an individual must be at least 21 years of age in…
