There are four things that the prosecution needs to prove in Texas in order for there to be a DWI conviction. They are that someone was intoxicated while operating a motor vehicle in a public place. All of those elements have to be true for the defendant to be convicted and it is one of [...]

Facing a DWI charge as a minor can be a frightening experience that resulted from one mistake you will come to regret immediately. In Texas, there is a zero tolerance law for people under the age of 21. If a minor is found with any amount of alcohol in their system whatsoever and is behind [...]

Alcohol is not the only thing that can lead to a DWI charge. Although it is what most people think of when they hear the words “driving while intoxicated”, intoxication itself can also mean drugs, even if the drugs are legal. If any substance impairs your mental capabilities at all, you can be considered unfit [...]

Whether you are a first-time offender or not, a DWI charge in the state of Texas can be a frightening experience as you wonder how it will impact the rest of your life. Although it is considered a Class B misdemeanor, it is still a criminal charge with serious consequences. You can face steep fines [...]

A DWI charge in Texas can involve a variety of court dates, not all of which are criminal. One of the most important court dates you need to make sure you are prepared for is the one involving your license suspension. If you refuse to take a test to determine your Blood Alcohol Concentration or [...]

A DWI charge in Texas can be a serious offense. Although it is classified as a Class B misdemeanor if it is a first-time offense, you can still face a license suspension, jail time and steep fines you many barely be able to afford after court fees and possibly missing days of work. It can [...]

What do you mean by driving under intoxication? In Texas (and in most parts of the US), driving while under the influence involves running any vehicular machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Because drug intoxication is also a part of the criminal offense, the phrase ‘drunk driving’ is not always the same [...]

The Texan government is very strict on DWI offenses. If you are a tourist in Texas and you plan to hang out with some pals and do some bar-hopping, then don’t ever dare to drive after. You can be accused and even convicted of DWI infraction. An offense in the DWI statute can range from [...]

DWI in Dallas They say ignorance of the law excuses no one. Aside of this, ignorance of the law can lead you to many troubles.  Before, driving while intoxicated was just considered to be a minor offense. But because of the growing percentages of road mishaps concerning adult and underage drivers, DWI has developed into [...]

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a very common offense in almost all parts of the world.  If you live in the US, knowing what constitutes DWI is indispensable because ignorance of the law often leads you to many troubles. What  is DWI?  Let’s take a look on one of the most widely known offenses in [...]