There are a number of different penalties that can be applied if you’re found guilty of a DWI offense in Houston, Texas. Learn more about the different types of DWI charges possible by reading the entries in this category.
After a DWI conviction, you’ll probably be eager to move on with your life. One common question we’re often asked is how long a DWI will stay on your record. The answer is not comforting: Forever. In most situations, a DWI will be a permanent part of your history and driving record. If you apply […]
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 […]
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 DWI charges 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 […]
With summer upon us, many folks are headed out onto the water to enjoy some time with family and friends. However, the Houston Police Department is already warning the public to avoid boating while intoxicated. In fact the Department told the media that their Marine Unit will have a heavy presence this Memorial Day. Twelve-hour […]
All criminal defendants have a Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, which means the prosecutor cannot force you to testify. But should you? Are there advantages or disadvantages? These are difficult questions to answer. As experienced DWI defense attorneys, our initial reaction is that DWI suspects should not testify. The problem is that you might say […]
A DWI conviction carries many penalties, including license suspension, fines, and possibly time behind bars. But there’s another penalty few people talk enough about: insurance premiums. Technically, higher insurance rates are not a criminal penalty associated with a felony crime—but they sure feel like it. Drivers who were accustomed to paying $100 a month will […]
Deadly or crippling crash accidents that involve alcohol happen around every 20 minutes in Texas. It is imperative that drivers take responsibility for their actions, and not drink and drive. The first drink might not seem like much, but impairment starts with it. Your body’s ability to handle alcohol is affected by a variety of […]
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is always a serious charge. But the legal consequences of a DWI are significantly more complicated in Texas if a driver charged with DWI had a child passenger in their vehicle at the time of arrest. Texas treats such DWIs much more harshly, even in cases involving a first-time offender. First-Time […]
