As one of the most populous states in the nation, Texas has a high number of traffic accidents, and a substantial proportion of those are caused by drunk drivers. Although a wide variety of legislative and social solutions to this problem are in place, there is now a...
Spit test could tag stoned motorists
Law enforcement officials in Texas and elsewhere across the country could soon be using a saliva test in order to identify motorists who drive under the influence of marijuana. The test, which is under development at Stanford University, is the first practical...
Why punishments for DWI may vary so widely
In the state of Texas, DWI consequences can vary from person to person. While there are objective penalties based on the circumstances in a case, it is possible for a driver to get a plea deal. Those who are charged with their first DWI could face a fine of up to...
Supreme Court rules on issue of criminal charges for implied consent blood test refusal
In a recent case, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states may impose criminal penalties on drivers who refuse warrantless blood testing under so-called “implied consent” laws. These laws, as readers may know, hold that licensed drivers are deemed to have consented in...
The importance of expediency when facing drunk driving charges
Facing drunk driving charges is extremely stressful and can have a very negative impact on your life and reputation. These charges are not to be taken lightly as they can carry very severe penalties, including license suspension. In the state of Texas, you have only...
Don’t leave your drunk driving case to chance
The amount of people arrested for drunk driving offenses is truly mind boggling, and the DUI statistics are overwhelming. Going through the process of being accused or charged with driving while intoxicated can be an extremely stressful situation. Did you know that...
Woman accused of drunk driving after Texas accident
It really only takes a single moment for an accident to happen. In many cases, even the most experienced and safe drivers in Texas drift just inches on the roadway, potentially causing an accident. Although car accidents happen relatively frequently, people are often...
The fallibility of alcohol breath testing: work with experienced defense attorney
In a previous post, we spoke about a case in which a Texas judge dismissed drunken driving charges against a woman who had registered a particularly high blood alcohol level on the basis that she has a condition in which her digestive tract brews alcohol and causes an...
Texas police: Fatal accident caused by drunk driving
It is easy for people to make assumptions. For example, it may seem easy to assume that a person who is involved in an accident while off-roading was under the influence of alcohol. However, drunk driving charges cannot be supported on the basis of assumptions alone....
Rare condition used to refute presumption of intoxication in Texas DWI case
One of the important tools police officers have at their disposal in the investigation of drunken driving is the use of breath testing. Breath testing comes in two basic forms: first, there is roadside testing on small breathalyzer devices; and second, there is the...