Texas Department of Public Safety Surcharge after a DWI in Houston
If you are convicted of DWI in Houston, you will be subjected to several different penalties including a fine, possible jail time, “DWI school”, possible community service and suspension of your driver’s license. Even after your driver’s license is reinstated, you will have to pay an expensive surcharge to the Texas Department of Public Safety […]
Fines for Second DWI in Texas
A second DWI is a Class A misdemeanor in Texas – just one classification short of a felony. Furthermore, Texas has no “lookback” period – a new DWI will be charged as a second offense even if your first offense occurred 30 or more years ago. Although the maximum fine for a second-offense DWI is […]
If My SR 22 Insurance Form is Expired and I am Pulling Over for DWI – What Are My Options?
If you are pulled over for DWI while driving on an expired S-22, you could end up with two problems – DWI and driving without a valid SR-22. If your insurance coverage has also expired, you may also face penalties for driving without insurance. In this case, the assistance of an experienced Houston criminal lawyer […]
What Should I Do When Pulled Over After Consuming Alcohol in Houston, Texas?
If you’re pulled over by a Houston police officer on suspicion of DWI, the officer will make a number of demands of you. Some of these demands you should comply with, and some of them you shouldn’t. Any evidence that the officer obtains in violation of the state or federal constitution cannot be used against […]
How Many Glasses of Wine Will Cause Me to Get a DWI in Houston?
Houston applies the DWI/DUI laws of the state of Texas, and the answer to the question of how much you can drink without falling afoul of the law is more complex than it appears on the surface. In the case of alcohol, Texas measures intoxication by Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) – the percentage of ethanol […]
Am I Recorded If I Am Pulled Over For Drinking in Texas?
The short answer to this question is “yes”. The officer will likely have a dashboard camera as well as a body camera. You will be continuously subject to video and audio recording from the time the officer turns of his lights (and perhaps even before that). The recording could turn out to be crucial evidence […]
Can Wikipedia Be Used in Criminal Defense Litigation?
In 2016, most middle school, high school and college students have accepted that Wikipedia is the new encyclopedia. No longer is it the case that students go to the library to look up information on the Encyclopedia Britannica. In fact, the Britannica is almost fully digital these days. With so much information being accessed on […]
Can I Refuse a DWI Urine or Blood Test in Texas?
DWI breath, urine and blood tests are used to detect the presence of intoxicants such as alcohol, prescription medications or narcotics in the blood of a driver suspected of DWI. Such tests are legal in Texas as well as other states. The question of whether or not you can refuse to consent to a DWI […]
What is a Violent Prisoner During a DWI Arrest in Houston, Texas?
Anyone who has ever witnessed a bar fight knows that the consumption of alcohol reduces inhibitions and encourages violent behavior. Consequently, violence against police officers is particularly likely to occur during a DWI arrest. The Houston Police Department (HPD) has issued a written policy for police handling of violent DWI suspects. If you have been […]
What Texas Education Programs Are Available After a DWI?
Texas DWI Details In the state of Texas, driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges are calculated through the use of your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Your BAC level can be based on the amount of drinks you’ve had, your gender, and your body weight. It determines whether you are too intoxicated to operate a motor vehicle. […]