DWI/DUI

If you’ve been charged with DWI in Texas, understanding how the Fourth Amendment protects you is critical to defending your rights. Key Takeaways: The Fourth Amendment protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures, which often come into play during DWI stops. Police must have reasonable suspicion to stop your vehicle and probable cause to arrest you for DWI. A strong legal defense often centers on whether your constitutional rights were violated during the traffic stop, search, or arrest. Facing DWI charges can be one of the most stressful moments of your life. A traffic stop that begins with flashing lights [...]

As Texas sees a rise in the number of DWI arrests, one group is growing in numbers more rapidly than others—grandparents. This demographic, once thought of as less likely to engage in risky behaviors like drinking and driving, has seen an alarming increase in DWI arrests.  Key Takeaways: Grandparents are now one of the fastest-growing demographics arrested for DWI in Texas, primarily due to an aging population, health-related factors, and changing social norms. Many older individuals have health conditions or take medications that can impair their ability to drive, contributing to a higher risk of DWI arrests. The legal consequences [...]

Breathalyzer tests can produce inaccurate results due to various factors, so refusing the test may provide a stronger defense against DWI charges, and having legal representation is crucial to challenge unreliable evidence. Key Takeaways: Factors like medical conditions, medications, and machine calibration can cause inaccurate readings. Refusing a breathalyzer test could limit the evidence against you and provide a stronger defense, even if it leads to a suspended license. Whether you take the breath test or not, having an experienced Texas DWI attorney who understands how breathalyzers fail can help you challenge the evidence and protect your future. Picture this: [...]

If you’ve been arrested for DWI in Texas, it’s important to understand the next steps, potential penalties, and available defenses so you can take control of your case and protect your future - even if it’s your first offense. Key Takeaways: DWI penalties for a first offense in Texas can include fines, jail time, license suspension, and mandatory alcohol education classes, with severity depending on factors like BAC and whether aggravating factors were present. Common defenses for first-time DWI charges include improper traffic stops, faulty breathalyzer tests, and medical conditions that mimic intoxication. An experienced Texas DWI lawyer can help [...]

A DWI charge in Texas can result in severe consequences for your driving privileges, including the suspension or revocation of your driver’s license, so it’s essential to understand the process of Administrative License Revocation (ALR) and the impact of a DWI conviction, as well as the role a skilled DWI lawyer can play in helping you protect your driving rights. Key Takeaways: In Texas, the ALR process can lead to immediate suspension of your driver’s license, separate from your criminal DWI case; you must request an ALR hearing within 15 days to challenge this suspension. A judge may require the [...]