Everything you wanted to know about DWI arrests in Houston, Galveston, and League City, as well as the entire state of Texas, will be represented in some form or fashion in this category. For more information, or to talk with a DWI attorney, call 713-802-1631.
Having an open container of alcohol in your car is essentially an invitation to a police officer to detain you on suspicion of drunk driving–or worse. From a legal standpoint, the open container provides the officer with “reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.” This means that while you may not be under arrest, you are also […]
A DWI accident is more complicated than a simple drunk driving case simply because there are victims to consider. Even in cases where the victims are not killed or seriously injured, the drunk driver may still be criminally liable to pay restitution to the victims. Under Texas law, a court may order such restitution as […]
A DWI accident is obviously more complicated than the run-of-the-mill drunk driving arrest. There tend to be more police involved with the investigation of an accident, especially where someone has been seriously injured or killed. And if you are the person suspected of causing the accident, you need to be prepared to deal with the […]
Not all DWIs are created the same in Texas. In many cases there may be special circumstances that justify an “enhanced” DWI charge–i.e., one that may result in more jail time or higher fines. One of the more common enhancements in Texas is the DWI with open container charge. Plastic Cup, Empty Bottle Helps Justify […]
Houston-area police will not cut you any slack following an accident where they suspect you were driving drunk. DWI accidents are a serious matter, and police will move quickly to try and preserve what they consider relative evidence. However, police should never take shortcuts when it comes to protecting your constitutional rights, especially in a […]
Has your Texas driver’s license been suspended? You may still be eligible to receive limited driving privileges under what is known as an Occupational Driver’s License. This is a restricted license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety on the order of a local judge. An Occupational Driver’s License allows the holder to operate […]
The Galveston County Criminal District Attorney’s Office announced that its office will be working with law enforcement in Galveston County in sponsoring a “no-refusal” operation during the weekends of Mardi Gras. In Texas, anyone driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 grams per deciliter or higher is considered legally impaired under DWI statutes. […]
This blog has profiled some of the penalties brought by Texas enforcement officials against individuals accused of driving while intoxicated, as well as recent legislative initiatives aimed at even greater deterrence. However, a DWI attorney might agree that prosecutorial discretion — and the potential for plea-bargaining a lesser sentence — may still be available for […]
Houston readers might know of other individuals, or even friends, that have faced a charge for driving while intoxicated. As evidenced by the record high number of DWI arrests in Harris County and across the state of Texas, DWI charges are among the more common criminal defense proceedings. Yet many individuals doubt that such a […]
In a recent post, we discussed some of the issues and implications surrounding the recent arrest of a Texas District Attorney. The woman has confessed to the driving while intoxicated charge brought against her, and she also released a statement to the media. Texas readers may have assumed the woman’s DWI defense tactic — of […]