Although they’re referred to as different names across the United States, a DUI, DWI, OMVI, OVI or DWAI are all the same. Operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a crime in all 50 states. In the state of Texas, there are different penalties for individuals that are pulled over […]
Category Archives: DWI Arrest
So, you or someone you know got arrested. Now what? You may have received that dreaded collect phone call from “An inmate in the Travis County Correctional Facility”. We’ve all been there. Hell, that’s a big part of my job. But panic not – the worst is already over. What follows is a handy guide […]
Despite our better judgment, we all make horribly boneheaded mistakes from time to time. It’s just that some mistakes lead to you winding up in hot water with the law. The act of driving under the influence, or committing a DUI, is at the top of any such list. But, once you’re in it, wishing won’t […]
Someone is injured or killed every twenty minutes in Texas DUI-related motor vehicle accidents. Every year, hundreds of people in Texas die because of intoxicated people deciding to get behind the wheel and driving while under the influence of alcohol. The Lone Star state is the leading state in the nation when it comes to drunk […]
Did you know that roughly 1.5 million people are arrested every year for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs? A DWI charge holds a lot of weight since individuals not only endanger their own lives but the lives of others. While the state of Texas may be lenient toward a first or second DWI offense, […]
Most of us never plan on ending up in a courtroom, much less being there as a defendant. Then, there’s also the danger of being wrongfully convicted. If you do end up accused of a crime, you’re going to need to enlist the services of a solid criminal defense lawyer, and there are certain attributes you […]
You drove while intoxicated. You got pulled over and are now facing criminal charges. Now what? In the United States, over one million people go on record for driving under the influence each year. Most people have a few drinks and don’t think twice before getting behind the wheel. While we certainly don’t encourage drinking and driving, […]
A serious charge on your record has the possibility of changing your life. A DUI charge especially has the power to alter the state of your future. While you may never have thought that you would be hit with a DUI charge, you’re certainly not alone. Over a million people are arrested for driving under the influence […]
Every 20 minutes in Texas there is a car accident-related death or injury. These incidents usually happen because there is someone driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Getting pulled over and being penalized with a DUI in Texas is scary enough when you’re alone. So, what about getting a DUI with a child in […]
In 2016, over 1 million drivers were arrested for driving with alcohol or narcotics in their system. These arrests are classified as driving under the influence, otherwise known as DWI. And while they don’t always result in jail time, they almost always carry serious consequences. If you’ve just received your first DWI in Texas, you should understand […]