Category Archives: DWI

A Scarlet Letter for DWI’s?

A Scarlet Letter for DWI's

One of the first crappy DWI bills for the Lege:  A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to requiring a distinctive symbol or marking on the driver’s license issued to a person convicted of certain intoxication offenses. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter F, Chapter 521, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Section […]

DWI-lite in Texas? Time Will Tell…

DWI-lite in Texas Time Will Tell...

Few toasting ‘DWI Lite’ proposal Austin police chief suggests a new category for impaired driving By PEGGY FIKAC AUSTIN BUREAU Nov. 30, 2010, 5:39AM AUSTIN — Under a recent proposal floated for a new drinking-and-driving offense, those who enjoy a glass or two of wine while out at dinner might find themselves on the wrong side of the law if […]

FSA Certification

FSA Certification

Forensic Sobriety Assessment trains and certifies professionals in DWI/DUI enforcement and defense. FSA certification requires working knowledge of the scientific principles and research relating to sobriety testing in a DWI / DUI stop, including: The scientific literature on indications of intoxication such as red eyes and slurred speech NHTSA’s Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) Testing […]