If you have been arrested for an offense involving intoxicated driving in Texas, you may be wondering what the difference is between DUI and DWI. There can be some confusion around the difference as the acronyms are sometimes used interchangeably.  In Texas, DWI stands for Driving While Intoxicated. This is the offense that adults will…

DWI is one of the most frequently committed offenses in the Houston area. Most first-time DWI arrests are for misdemeanor DWI. Even still, a DWI can have a huge impact on your personal and professional life so it is important to do whatever is possible to protect your record and your driving privileges. If you…

One major consequence of a DWI is a potential driver’s license suspension. Even if you do not have a commercial driver’s license, being able to drive is essential for people in the Greater Houston area to be able to go to school, work or even the grocery store. The good news is that there are…

The vast majority of DWIs filed in Texas and in Harris County are filed as misdemeanors. Unless there are certain aggravating factors present, a first-time DWI will be charged as a misdemeanor. Although a misdemeanor DWI can still negatively impact a person’s record, a felony is far more serious and problematic. This post discusses the…

One of the worst parts of a first-time DWI arrest is anxiety over the possible consequences to your freedom, future and career. Although a first-time DWI is typically a misdemeanor, the consequences to your record and job prospects can be long-lasting, or even permanent, depending on the facts of your case or what type of…

If you have been arrested for DWI, the outcome of your case will be largely decided by the facts of your arrest. Although you can’t change the facts of your case, what is in your control is the legal representation that you choose. Choosing the right lawyer can have a huge impact on a DWI…

If you have been arrested for DWI in the Houston area, it is highly likely that you have given a breath or blood sample. Typically, for a first-time DWI, if you are arrested, the police will ask you to give a sample of your breath. When you give a sample of your breath, the results…

If you have been arrested and charged with DWI, one of the most important decisions you can make is which DWI attorney you hire to handle your case. The right attorney can make the difference between a good and bad result in a DWI case. Additionally, a DWI attorney will also help to make the…

Finding yourself in the middle of a DWI investigation can be an extremely stressful experience. To go from enjoying drink with friends to being asked to perform balance tests on the side of the road is extremely nerve-wracking. Obviously, the surest way to avoid a DWI arrest is to not drive if you have been…

If you have been arrested for DWI, the police probably administered police balance tests known as Standardized Field Sobriety Tests as a part of the DWI investigation.  These tests are used across the country as a standard part of DWI investigations. Law enforcement in the Houston area receive a DWI training course and certification to…