The penalties assessed when someone breaks the law in Texas depend on the law and the discretion of the courts. State statutes include the rules intended to ensure the penalties possible align with the type of crime someone is accused of committing. Motorists accused...
Attempting to trick a breath test device is not only an approach to a stressful situation that is bound to be ineffective, but it is also an approach that features significant legal and practical risks. Breath test devices, used by law enforcement to measure blood...
There are a variety of different traffic violations that could lead to a ticket or possibly someone's arrest. In Texas, police officers actively monitor traffic for signs of illegal and unsafe behavior. When an officer believes that someone has driven while drunk,...
If you are pulled over while driving in Texas, your chances of receiving a ticket or being arrested will be far greater if you avoid some common mistakes. These mistakes fall into two main categories. The first kind is engaging in behavior that could antagonize the...
Walking in a straight line, heel to toe, turning and doing so again can be a challenging feat for many Texas motorists who have been pulled over after being suspected of impaired driving. Nevertheless, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA)...
You might feel as though your life is spiraling when you’re pulled over by a police officer in Texas on suspicion of drunk driving. Typically, the officer will ask you to take field sobriety tests to determine whether they believe you are intoxicated and a risk on the...
Driving drunk on Texas roads is a serious matter. In addition to putting the driver at risk for fines and possible jail time, it can seriously endanger the lives of other drivers, pedestrians and passengers. Therefore, it is not surprising that when a person gets...
Drunk driving, also known as driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI), is a serious offense in Texas that can have significant consequences for an individual's personal and professional life. One of the most significant consequences of a...
Thousands of individuals are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol in Texas each year. These incidents have led to hundreds of deaths and millions of dollars in property damage. As a result, governments and other agencies are trying to...
Drunk or drugged driving in Texas has been on the rise, largely due to increased stress levels. While some might think drinking and driving is not a big deal, it only takes one accident for someone's life to change forever. Loss: fatalities, injuries, and property...