Texas Open Container laws can get a little complicated, but in short, it is illegal to have an open container of alcohol in a vehicle. But what exactly is the definition of “an Open Container” according to the Texas law? Are there some limited circumstances where a passenger can legally drink? Below, we cover Texas …
In Texas, a DUI can prevent you from buying a gun if it results in a felony conviction. Most first-time DUI and DWI offenses are charged as misdemeanors, but some—including Intoxication Assault—are charged as felonies. DUI (Driving Under the Influence) is reserved for minors in the state of Texas, which has a no-tolerance approach to …
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DWIs are generally charged as misdemeanors, but there are some circumstances where a DWI is charged as a felony in Texas. These can include multiple or repeated drunk driving offenses, a DWI resulting in serious injury or death, and a DWI with a child passenger under the age of 15. In this post, we cover …
If you’ve been caught drunk in public in Texas, you could be charged with Public Intoxication (PI). It’s not illegal to go for a walk after enjoying a few drinks—it’s safer to do this than drive. So then, what exactly is public intoxication? In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about …
In Texas, if a police officer has reasonable suspicion for a DWI offense, they can ask you to do a field sobriety test. If you fail the field sobriety test, it will give them probable cause to arrest you for DWI. Unfortunately, field sobriety tests are not always an accurate way of determining whether someone …
There are two separate types of license suspension associated with DWIs in Texas: an administrative license revocation, and license suspension ordered as a penalty of a DWI criminal conviction. If you are charged with a DWI in Texas, you have 15 days from the date of your arrest to request an Administrative License Revocation (ALR) …
You’ve been arrested, served with a notice of suspension, and charged with a DWI. You know that the consequences of a DWI conviction can have a devastating impact on your life, and you’ve made the right decision to fight against the charge. But how do you beat a DWI in Texas? The good news is …
In Texas, DWI offenses are taken very seriously, and as such, you can face jail time for a DWI even if it is your first offense. Aggravating factors such as previous convictions, a high BAC level, or accidents that cause bodily injury or property damage, make jail time more likely. Can I Go to Jail …
To successfully complete probation, you must meet a certain number of conditions, which usually include remaining sober, staying away from drugs, avoiding involvement in criminal activity, and attending regular check-ins with a probation officer. If you fail a drug test while on probation in Texas, it could result in serious consequences that negatively impact your …
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When a police officer indicates for a driver to stop, the driver must pull over as soon as it is safe to do so. Failure to pull over when prompted to by a police officer can quickly lead to Evading Arrest or Detention in a Motor Vehicle charges. Although this criminal charge is supposed to …
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