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In DWI stops, police in Texas use SFSTs, or Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, to determine if a person’s driving ability is impaired. However, SFSTs are not always accurate. There are …
Read More →Most drivers in Texas are aware of the dangers of Driving While Intoxicated—that is, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. What many people don’t realize, however, is that …
Read More →BUI stands for Boating Under the Influence. In Texas, it is illegal for minors to operate a watercraft while having any amount of detectable alcohol in their system. BUI is …
Read More →Texas has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to underage drinking and driving. If your teenager is caught driving with any detectable amount of alcohol in their system, they can …
Read More →Implied Consent is a Texas law that dictates that by accepting your driver’s license, you consent to BAC testing—if and when you are lawfully asked to submit a sample. Legally, …
Read More →The consequences of driving under the influence in Texas range from fines to jail time, depending on the severity of the crime. Driving Under the Influence, or DUI—which is reserved …
Read More →The 2022 Crime in Texas Annual Report by the Texas Department of Public Safety shows a rising trend in drug-related offenses taking place in the State year after year. Texas …
Read More →We pulled public data from all counties in Texas from the years 2022 and 2023 to determine the cost of bail for a DWI in Texas. According to the data, …
Read More →If you are convicted of three felony offenses in Texas, you'll face 25 years to life in prison Each felony conviction counts as one "strike" against the defendant Texas's version …
Read More →In Texas, it is illegal to provide a minor with alcohol. An adult who provides or sells alcohol to a minor risks facing a Class A misdemeanor, while a minor …
Read More →Looking for a personal injury lawyer in Texas? You may soon find yourself overwhelmed with a seemingly endless list of options. Making the wrong choice can end up costing you …
Read More →In Texas, DUI refers specifically to people under age 21 who drive with any detectable amount of alcohol in their system -- here is no minimum BAC requirement.
Read More →An open container law violation in Texas is a crime, but it really isn't a big deal. The fine is only $500, but it's much better to hire a lawyer …
Read More →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, …
Read More →A criminal record can limit the scope of your life in a number of ways. From finances and education, to housing and employment, an arrest or charge can severely impact …
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