So, you had a few drinks, got pulled over, and got arrested for DWI in Texas. Now what? When you get arrested for DWI, typically there are a series of steps that follow, starting with an arrest and potentially ending in court. The Arrest and Booking When you get...
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The 3 steps in the typical DWI traffic stop arrest
When a police officer sees you swerving or notices other signs that they think indicate driving while intoxicated (DWI), they will turn on their lights and pull you over. From the moment they first approach your vehicle, they are on the hunt for evidence that can...
Your DWI could be due to a medical condition
Did you know that there are certain medical conditions that make you appear intoxicated or impaired? These conditions can include medical issues such as neurological injuries, diabetes and digestive disorders. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy for a police officer...
How quickly does alcohol metabolize in the body?
The way alcohol metabolizes in your body can have a major effect on your case if you’re accused of a DWI. Driving while intoxicated is against the law, but you can only be convicted if it can be proven that you were impaired at the time of the traffic stop. Your...
Can you get a DWI while boating in Texas?
Texas takes alcohol-related offenses seriously, which is why you should understand when you can or cannot drink alcohol while operating a vehicle. In Texas, a person is guilty of boating while intoxicated if they are intoxicated when they’re driving the watercraft....
How reliable are breathalyzers?
As a standard device used to determine a person's level of intoxication, a breathalyzer must provide accurate results. However, more and more frequently, the accuracy of breathalyzers face questions that undermine that status. This means that people charged with drunk...