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512-369-3737 get direction In 2021, 89,457 Driving While Intoxicated charges were reported in Texas. Only 1,824 of those charges were dismissed—that’s two percent. While that number can be discouraging if you’ve been arrested for drunk driving, kno...
Many people know someone who has faced charges of driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas and moved on with their lives without too many obvious consequences. In reality, the penalties for a DWI can affect your life in many wa...
Texas has restrictive expungement laws compared to some other states. Getting a DWI charge removed from your record is, therefore, difficult unless you’re acquitted of the crime, or it’s dismissed. That is why it is high...
A minor who buys, attempts to purchase, or drinks alcohol may face some large fines and possibly jail time for a third offense. Anyone facing these allegations needs help from an Austin criminal defense attorney right away. ...
If you kill someone on purpose, you’ll end up in jail. However, you can also end up incarcerated if you kill someone by accident. For example, a crime of passion may end in death. While a person may not have meant to kill som...
Texas is home to the fastest speed limit in the United States, with stretches of State Highway 130 having a limit of 85 miles per hour. Even with liberal speed limits, many drivers choose to drive faster than the speed limit pe...
In Texas, after being arrested for a DWI (driving while intoxicated), your license is not necessarily suspended immediately. However, there are important steps and potential consequences to be aware of regarding your ability to...
Many people believe that obtaining a fake ID is a rite of passage and not a big deal. After all, many college kids know plenty of friends with fake IDs, so why shouldn’t they have one? In reality, several laws in Texas make p...
If you live in Texas and want to drink alcohol, you legally have to be 21 to enjoy the privilege. A minor who buys alcohol, tries to purchase alcohol, possesses or consumes alcoholic beverages, or has alcohol in their system wh...
States set their criminal laws, using specific terminology that might vary widely from state to state. For example, some states refer to drunk driving as DUI, while others call this offense DWI. Texas has laws regarding both DW...
Texas law takes driving while intoxicated (DWI) very seriously. While a first offense DWI is typically a misdemeanor, a conviction can still bring serious consequences. In some situations, even a first DWI can be a felony due t...
In the vast realm of driving offenses, two terms that frequently surface are DWI and DUI. While both involve operating a vehicle under the influence, the differentiation in terminology can often lead to confusion. Texas, like o...
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