Individuals accused of criminal activity get to choose how they respond to their charges. They can assert their innocence in court in a bid to protect their reputation and avoid criminal penalties. They can also plead guilty if they believe the state has a strong...
This myth could cause you to face DWI charges
People have been looking for ways to get out of DWI charges since the implementation of drunk driving laws. There are many tactics that they use when trying to sober up before they drive. Examples include eating a big meal, drinking a glass of water or taking a cold...
How an open container of alcohol may impact DWI charges
There are numerous restrictions on what individuals in Texas can and cannot do with alcohol. People need to be a certain age to legally possess and consume alcohol. There are rules that limit what they do after consuming alcohol while under its influence. One of the...
Can drivers in Texas face felony charges for drunk driving?
It is against the law in Texas for someone to get behind the wheel of a vehicle when they have had enough alcohol to affect their driving ability or when they are over the per se limit. For most adult motorists, simply having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of...
Police need probable cause for a traffic stop
When a police officer conducts a traffic stop, the outcome of that stop may depend on the evidence that the officer discovers. For instance, an officer may pull someone over for driving with their headlights off, but then he or she may find that the driver is...
Can a DWI conviction impact your education?
Alcohol and college have a strong association with one another. Many young adults have the opportunity to drink alcohol for the first time when they go away to school. Some of them may eventually need to drop out because they party more than they study. In rare cases,...
How can a DUI affect your time in college?
When you face a DUI conviction for the first time, you may falsely believe that it is not a big deal because you had a clean record before this point. However, even one DUI conviction could end up permanently altering your life. This is especially true if you intend...
Mistakes to avoid during a DWI traffic stop
A DWI traffic stop can be upsetting, because you want to protect yourself and also want to make sure you don’t end up facing unfair charges. You don’t want to deal with the police—you just want to get home and avoid further issues. There are some things you can do to...
How can a DUI impact your time in college
Getting a DUI conviction on record can have a serious impact on the course of your future. This holds true no matter what your age or whether you have prior convictions or not. In specific, as a college student, you have some other potential issues you may face that...
Can sleeping in your car lead to DWI charges?
As temperatures continue to climb, you are probably looking forward to spending time outdoors with your friends. If your summer plans include drinking beer on the lake, enjoying wine on a patio or sipping on a cocktail at a baseball game, you must be careful not to...