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Can a Marijuana DWI Result in a Drug Possession Conviction?

In many cases, it can be difficult to prove that a driver was operating a vehicle while under the influence of marijuana. A recent CBS 4 News article explained why this is an issue in Texas in ...
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Can I Get a Texas DWI on a Bicycle?

Many Texas residents ride bicycles to get around town, exercise, or even commute to work. In addition, some of them bike to bars and restaurants to avoid getting a DWI. But can you still get arrested ...
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How to Obtain an Occupational License After a TX DWI Arrest

If either your blood alcohol content (BAC) level was at least.08 percent or you refused to take a chemical test (e.g., breath or blood test) after getting arrested for a DWI in Texas, a police officer ...
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Can I Get a DWI If I Was Sleeping in My Car?

Many people believe that it’s perfectly OK to sleep off intoxication in their cars, but doing so could end up being more trouble than most anticipate. It’s understandable why so many would ...
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The Consequences of a DWI for a Commercial Driver in TX

Since commercial drivers are licensed to operate large vehicles that carry passengers or precious cargo, they are held to higher standards in comparison to noncommercial drivers. If a commercial ...
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What Can I Expect at an ALR Hearing?

Why an ALR Hearing Would Be Necessary In the state of Texas, an Administrative Driver’s License Revocation (ALR) hearing is a civil process that occurs after an individual has been arrested for ...
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COVID-19 Creates Breeding Ground for Criminal Behavior

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has led to mass unemployment, and whenever a community, state, or nation experiences a surge in unemployment, people start to get desperate and they begin doing things ...
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Arrested for DWI in Texas, What's Next?

Have you been arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas? If so, you may be panicking right about now. You may be worried about jail, a criminal record, fines, your auto insurance premiums, ...
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Administrative License Revocation Program (ALR) in Texas

Are you facing driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges in Texas? If so, soon you’ll hear about the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) program, if you haven’t already. Under ...
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Second DWI Penalties in Texas

The offense of driving while intoxicated (DWI) is covered under Section 49.04 of the Texas Penal Code. Under the law, you commit the offense of driving while intoxicated if you drive an automobile ...
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Reasons for Texas Driver License Suspensions

You’ve probably heard the saying, “Driving is a privilege, not a right,” which is how the state governments view driving. In other words, if a driver has “bad behavior” ...
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Underage Drinking Laws in Denton, TX

While it’s very clear that anyone under the age of 21 cannot drink alcohol and drive in Texas and all 50 states, a lot of people are not sure of other alcohol laws relating to minors (people ...
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ALR Process for DWI in Denton County

If you are facing driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges in Denton County, you’ll want to learn about the ALR process for DWI, what it is and how it applies to you. The Administrative License ...
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Is DWI a Felony?

If you’re a resident of Denton County or anywhere else in Texas, you’re aware of the fact that Texas is known for being tough on crime, so why should driving while intoxicated (DWI) be any ...
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Intoxication Assault Charges in Texas

If you live in Denton County or anywhere else in Texas, you know it’s against the law to drink and drive. It’s also illegal to drive under the influence of illegal drugs or ...
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Can I Be Deported for DWI?

Are you a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) who’s facing driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges? If so, you could be very worried that a DWI conviction can lead to deportation, ...
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FAQs About a Texas DWI

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is the one offense that is commonly committed every day by non-criminals. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), “About every 20 minutes in ...
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Effects of a Texas DWI

In Texas, driving while intoxicated (DWI) is criminalized under Section 49.04 of the Texas Penal Code. Under Section 49.04(a) it says, “A person commits an offense if the person is intoxicated ...
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Do I Have to List a DWI on Job Applications?

Since most people change jobs about every five years on average, it’s understandable why someone facing driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges would be concerned about how a DWI conviction ...
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Penalties for DWI in Denton, Texas

Drinking alcohol is not only a normal part of American culture, people have been consuming alcohol for thousands of years. Understandably, it’s a hard habit to break! Drinking was not much of a ...
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Lesser Known Consequences of a DWI

Were you recently arrested for driving while intoxicated in Denton, Texas? If so, you may be wondering, "Should I hire a DWI attorney to defend me?" If you ask any seasoned criminal defense ...
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Will a DWI Affect My Job?

If you were recently arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI), you may be wondering how a DWI conviction could affect your employment. It depends on a number of factors such as what you do for a ...
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