The most common question I get when talking to someone after an arrest for Driving While Intoxicated is “Will my driver’s license be suspended?” Unfortunately, the answer just depends. There are a variety of factors that are considered first. The non-criminal or “civil” driver’s license suspension prosecuted by Texas
If you’ve been charged with a DWI in Austin, Texas, you may be wondering where to turn for help. Driving while intoxicated is a serious crime in the state of Texas, and there is a range of possible penalties. So what are the Texas DWI penalties? The answer varies based
Texas is one of the states in the United States that allows citizens to hold a concealed handgun license. The state has around 51 million guns in private ownership, which makes up about 20 percent of all the guns in the country. However, Texas also has one of the largest
There is a significant difference between public intoxication and driving while intoxicated in the state of Texas. Public intoxication is a relatively minor criminal offense in most situations, especially for a first conviction. That does not mean that problems cannot arise for those individuals arrested for public intoxication. Especially if
In Texas, there's a legal distinction between DWI and DUI that turns on the age of the driver at the time of his or her arrest. The law is different in each of these types of cases and the sentencing provisions are drastically different. Here's how they're distinguished from each
You can’t follow a law if you don’t know about it in the first place. Unfortunately, it’s common for us to meet with clients who broke Texas’ alcohol laws but didn’t know it. To help make sure you stay safe and know what is and isn’t legal, here are a
Every year, there are more than three-quarters of a million arrests made throughout Texas. While this includes violent and serious charges like human trafficking and manslaughter, most arrests are for non-violent crimes. The following are the five most common reasons people get arrested in Texas:
Each state operates under its own set of laws regarding drivers. Texas keeps up with driver's records and instills safe driving habits through means of the Driver Responsibility Program, or the Points System. Here is an explanation of the system, how it works, and the effect it has on drivers
Driving under the influence of alcohol in Texas can have serious consequences. Not only will you be arrested and held in jail, but you will also suffer financial issues such as fines and higher insurance premiums. Below is an overview of DWI laws in Texas and how it can affect
The zero-tolerance law in Texas is different from other DWI or DUI laws you can find in other states. The biggest difference is who it targets. DWIs are for people who are old enough to drink legally. Texas’ zero-tolerance law instead focuses on people who are younger than 21 years