Getting into a wreck that injures someone is a nightmare scenario for drunk drivers. Suddenly, penalties have just escalated because you sent someone to the hospital. However, even if you don’t end up hurting a pedestrian or car passenger, you can still face enhanced charges for recklessly damaging someone’s property. This type of DWI with […]
Under Texas law, you are considered legally intoxicated if your blood alcohol concentration is over 0.08. According to a recent media story, however, advocates are pushing for Texas to lower that limit to 0.05. And there is precedent for this type of move: Utah. The great state of Utah has recently lowered its limit to […]
The recent arrest of a Galveston bartender is a reminder that those who serve alcohol to drunk drivers can also face criminal penalties. According to reports, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission arrested 58-year-old Gil Garcia for serving alcohol to an intoxicated man. The patron ultimately left the bar and got into a wreck which left […]
Millions of Texans have a social media profile, usually Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. These platforms are great at helping friends and family stay in touch. After a DWI arrest, however, your social media account could be a goldmine of information for the prosecutor. Most people are so embarrassed at being arrested that they never mention […]
There are many negative consequences to a DWI arrest or conviction. One is license suspension. People need a license to legally drive, and public transportation can be spotty. Without a license, many people cannot get to work or school, or they can’t buy groceries or visit the doctor. Losing your job due to a DWI […]
Few people understand how important it is to hire an experienced DWI lawyer as soon as they are arrested. Although you might think you have a few weeks to get everything lined up, the reality is that important things happen at your arraignment that a seasoned legal advocate can help with. If you call Tad […]
The fight against drunk driving has just escalated. Instead of relying on media campaigns to discourage drinking and driving, Congress has found another weapon: alcohol sensors inside the vehicle which can detect whether a driver is intoxicated. If so, the car will start but the driver cannot move it. This alcohol prevention technology will soon […]
If you got into a drunk driving crash that killed someone, you should expect to face DWI manslaughter charges. This is one of the toughest laws in Texas, with harsher penalties than other DWI defendants will face. Although your world might be reeling, know that there are strong defenses we can raise on your behalf. […]
Texas professionals often need a license to practice their job. This is certainly true of doctors, who are licensed by the state’s Medical Board. Did you know that a DWI conviction can jeopardize your professional license, making it harder to earn a living? That’s the truth. This is one reason to fight a DWI as […]
Getting arrested for DWI might seem like the end of the world. This might be your first criminal arrest. You’re afraid your boss, neighbors, friends, and family will find out. You don’t think of yourself as a bad person, but you now face the prospect of time in jail and other penalties. A DWI conviction […]