Recent Posts in DWI Category
Posted on Apr 29, 2022 By
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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Posted on Mar 31, 2022 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
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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Posted on Nov 15, 2021 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
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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Posted on Oct 20, 2021 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
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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Posted on Sep 23, 2021 By Charles Keeranan
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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Posted on May 5, 2021 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
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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Posted on Apr 15, 2020 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
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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Posted on Feb 12, 2020 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
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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Posted on Oct 15, 2019 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
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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Posted on Jun 11, 2019 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
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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Posted on Mar 11, 2019 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
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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Posted on Dec 6, 2018 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
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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Posted on Oct 4, 2018 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
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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Posted on Aug 8, 2018 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
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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Posted on Apr 5, 2018 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
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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Posted on Feb 8, 2018 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
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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Posted on Dec 7, 2017 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
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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Posted on Oct 11, 2017 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
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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Posted on Nov 15, 2016 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
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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Posted on Sep 22, 2016 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
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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Posted on Feb 10, 2016 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
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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Posted on Apr 1, 2015 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
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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