Arrests for driving while intoxicated in Texas – and for similar crimes by other names in other states – follow a fairly predictable pattern. In almost all cases, the arrest starts with a driver being pulled over. Ideally, but not always, the police officer has probable cause to do so. Probable cause can include any…
When you think about someone getting stopped for DWI, what is the first image that comes to your mind? You are probably imagining a young person getting pulled over while driving home after a night of partying, and the driver is very surprised to find him or herself in handcuffs. You are not too far…
Texas has a reputation as a “law and order” state, both because of movies like No Country for Old Men, where the storylines focus on law enforcement’s pursuit of a criminal, and because, in reality, Texas has some fairly draconian laws, especially in comparison to other states. For example, whereas in California, you can order…
Provided that it does not cause an accident, it would seem that drunk driving is a fairly minor crime. In fact, a first DWI charge in Texas is a misdemeanor, and some people who get arrested for DWI for the first time may even qualify for a pre-trial diversion program instead of the typical process…
Yes, it is true that everyone makes mistakes, but try telling that to your parents, your spouse, or a police officer after you get pulled over for DWI in Texas. Of course, learning from your mistakes is a real phenomenon, and driving one time after having enough drinks to raise your blood alcohol content (BAC)…
Unless you have exceptionally good luck, you have probably been stopped for minor traffic infractions, such as driving with a burnt out tail light, and had to go to traffic court to resolve the situation. You can not deny that your tail light was broken, but you also complied with the officer’s request to fix…
Texas laws follow the “three strikes” policy, which means that your third felony conviction can result in a long prison sentence. What does this have to do with DWI? According to Texas law, your third DWI offense counts as a felony. Even worse, there is no statute of limitations on counting your previous DWI offenses…
In Texas, DWI, which stands for “driving while intoxicated,” refers to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of any substance that would hinder your driving ability. These drugs might impair your ability to drive by affecting your depth perception and reaction time, for example, or by simply make you drowsy. When you read…
Texas is known for its wide-open spaces; almost anywhere in the state is a great place to take a late-night drive or a summer-long road trip. Of course, it is all fun and games until you are on the road with some who is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Here are some…
The idea that the justice system should aim to rehabilitate people who have committed criminal offenses instead of simply punishing them is not new, but in recent years, it has seen more and more applications in criminal cases related to the misuse of alcohol and drugs. Some states have drug courts, where people who have…
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