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 […]
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In 2016 alone, there were over 1,000,000 drivers who were arrested because of driving under the influence of alcohol or other substances. That does seem like a lot of people but it’s only a small fraction of the total population who has admitted to driving after a few drinks. The fact of the matter is that a […]
An ignition interlock device (IID) can feel like a ball and chain for anyone accused of drinking and driving. It is a constant reminder of a DWI (operating while intoxicated) charge and carries a lot of emotional pain. That’s why we put together this ignition interlock device FAQ in the hopes of answering questions many […]
You’re pulled over on the side of the road. The lights are blaring in your rearview window like 4th of July fireworks. A police officer approaches and asks how much you’ve had to drink tonight. It seems the situation is about to escalate, no matter what you say. So how do you handle a DWI arrest? […]
Did you know that the average drink driver has driven under the influence over 80 times before? That’s a crazy amount! So, the likelihood of eventually acquiring a DWI is pretty high. If you’ve fallen foul to this, you’re probably wondering how this affects your employment prospects, starting with the legality of potential employers undertaking a DWI […]
According to the CDC, every day in the United States, 29 people are killed in motor vehicle crashes due to an alcohol-impaired driver. That comes out to just over one death an hour. DWI is a serious problem in this country and states like Texas are taking it seriously. If you have multiple DWI charges, you could […]
Getting behind the wheel after you’ve been drinking can turn your whole life around. It’s a one-way ticket to trouble for you, and it can end up bringing other people down along the way. Driving under the influence puts everyone on the road at risk. As easy as this may be to understand, many people still choose […]
It is a well-known fact that driving while under the influence of alcohol puts you at risk for being charged with DWI, or Driving While Intoxicated. But did you know that if you take a prescription medication which affects your perception and coordination, you could be arrested on the same charge? Prescription DWI carries the […]
Everyone knows that getting a DWI is expensive. You’ve seen the public service announcements saying how expensive they are and sometimes claiming to cost a certain amount of money. There’s no way they can cost that much, right? Wrong. Getting a DWI in Texas is expensive in more than one way. Of course, a getting […]
Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious offense in any state across America which holds a number of legal consequences. Even if you have had just one drink, your blood alcohol could measure over the legal limit. Fortunately, the law is generally on your side as a first-time offender and […]