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 […]
The past 40 years have seen DWIs move from being a fairly minor violation, little more than a speeding ticket, to a serious crime in many states. With such severe penalties it can often be helpful to look at what has happened to people after they have had to deal with a DWI. Of course, […]
Houston-raised billionaire John Goodman’s name was splashed across the headlines when he was charged with drunk driving in 2010. The accident that led to the charges caused the death of a 23-year-old engineering student. Goodman was convicted of DWI manslaughter and is now serving a 16 year sentence on house arrest. But was his trial […]
Texas drivers may have observed higher numbers of Harris County deputies patrolling the county’s roads and highways for possible drunk drivers during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. According to a recent report, that increased enforcement effort is scheduled to continue in the coming weeks, to some degree. According to county officials, officers will be […]
No one in Houston likes to be pulled over by the police. In the event that a driver may have consumed a few alcoholic beverages and the hour is late, there may be good reason for such fears. Even if an individual’s blood alcohol limit is below the legal limit of 0.08, he or she […]
Texas readers might have heard about various safety and enforcement campaigns aimed at improving driver safety and minimizing drunk driving accidents over the Fourth of July holiday. Groups like local chapters of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, as well as Galveston and Houston area officials are devoting extra resources to such efforts. Another creative approach directly […]
In terms of energy and patriotic expression, Texas Fourth of July celebrations may make local residents proud. However, they might also be some of the year’s most dangerous, at least in terms of drunk driving accidents. Last year, intoxicated drivers contributed to 133 motor vehicle accidents throughout the state — on Independence Day alone. Officials […]
A conviction for driving while intoxicated can become part of an individual’s permanent record, with potentially severe consequences. In fact, even an arrest for driving while intoxicated might influence an individual’s treatment in the event of subsequent criminal offenses. Take the case of a driver who allegedly caused a drunk driving accident at 3 a.m. […]
It might come as no surprise to many of our Houston, Galveston, League City and Clear Lake area readers to learn that drunk driving offenses may have long-term consequences, including potential employment obstacles. A recent story involving a former Texas police official illustrates just how long those repercussions might last. The official held a high […]
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 […]