If you’re facing DWI charges and you’re worried about losing your case, you’re far from alone. Texas has some of the highest rates of DWI arrests in the nation, with over 64,000 arrests each year. Unfortunately, these charges can pose serious threats to your lifestyle, your career, and your freedom, as convictions come with serious penalties. So, […]
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If you get arrested for DWI in just about any state, it’s going to have a major impact on your life. But it’s going to take an especially big toll on your life if you live in a state like Texas. Texas routinely lands on lists featuring the states with the harshest DWI penalties. It’s why you’re […]
Marijuana is one of the most commonly used illegal substances. It is also one of the most common substances involved in DWI cases. Let’s discuss how the police discover and prove a driver is intoxicated by marijuana. Signs of Marijuana Intoxication Marijuana and alcohol generally affect the body differently, but share some similarities. If an […]
Getting pulled over is never ideal, but we’re here to help. Read these five essential steps to take if you’re pulled over for driving under the influence. You’re driving your car home after a long night at the bar, except there’s one problem: you’re driving under the influence. DUIs are more common than you might […]
About 1.5 million people get arrested annually for intoxicated driving in the US. If you’re charged with driving while intoxicated, you risk hefty fines or jail terms. Also, DWI charges can affect your criminal record, career, insurance, immigration, and more. Thus, you need to get the charges reduced or dismissed if you’re facing a DWI. For you […]
Yes, if you drive under the influence of marijuana in Texas, you could get a DWI. And that’s not just because the substance is illegal in this state – even in places where recreational marijuana use has been legalized, criminal charges can arise when someone operates a vehicle while affected by it. The reason you […]
Police need to have probable cause to stop a driver. Let’s discuss what driving behaviors may lead police to pull you over for suspected DWI. CONTACT US 1. Swerving Alcohol makes your vision blurry, slows your reaction time, and weakens your motor functions. All of these effects can lead a driver to swerve on the road. […]
June 10, 2019, proved to be a fateful day in Texas legislative history. On that date, the 86th Legislature passed House Bill 1325, which incorporated by reference the provisions provided in the Federal Farm Bill. What? What does that have to do with possession of marijuana in Texas? The answer: Everything. The purpose of HB 1325 […]
Don’t smoke and drive. That’s a sure fire way to get a DUI -a weed DUI! Yes, you read right. You can get a weed DUI — driving under the influence of marijuana (cannabis). Although twenty-nine states have decriminalized marijuana for medicinal purposes — some for recreational — just like alcohol or any other drug, it is […]
Worried about getting pulled over when you’re stoned? While it might happen someday, marijuana still isn’t legal in Texas. Here’s the deal: Even if (or when) pot becomes legal in Texas, it still won’t be legal to drive while using it if you’re impaired. While there may be some big differences in how police handle marijuana-impaired […]
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