You’re visiting friends in the area, so you’ve had a few nights out where you’ve been drinking and generally having a good time. Every night so far has been great, but tonight was different. You were traveling back to your hotel when you saw the flashing reds and...
Can you get a DWI taken off your record in Texas?
If you have had a driving while intoxicated (DWI) conviction, you already know how a blemish on your permanent record can impact everything from your job prospects to your ability to secure a rental house. People who know about expungements, record sealing or...
How do police build a DWI case during a Texas traffic stop?
When an officer suspects someone of impaired driving, they can't just arrest them and drag them into jail. They need to first take steps to build a case showing that that person was driving while intoxicated (DWI). Texas law enforcement officers will usually have to...
Don’t hand over the evidence in a DWI stop
The police pull you over on your way home along I-10, and the officer suspects you’ve been drinking. Guilty or not, you don’t have to cooperate fully, and doing so may not be in your best interest. When a police officer stops you and suspects you’re driving while...
It’s probably not a good idea to engage in field sobriety tests
When a police officer pulls you over, he or she may suspect you of drunk driving. Perhaps you had a drink on your way home and your breath smells like alcohol. Maybe you were weaving or forgot to use a turn signal. Regardless of the reason why the officer pulled you...
You may face a more serious DUI charge than you think
Any type of criminal charge could have significant and lasting effects on a person's life. However, in some cases, charges could be more severe than others. For instance, you may initially think that the DUI charge brought against you is of the standard variety, only...
Texas DUI: Things you should know about field sobriety tests
If a Texas police officer has ever pulled you over in a traffic stop, you know how stressful such situations can be. In fact, your heart might start racing as soon as you see flashing red and blue lights in your rearview mirror. It's understandable, as there's no way...
What evidence may be gathered during a DWI stop?
In any criminal case, evidence plays a major role in whether a person could potentially face a conviction for charges. As a result, the evidence can also help you determine your best routes for creating a criminal defense against charges that brought against you. Even...