Derek Adame
“Have you been drinking?” is a terrifying question to hear as a Texas driver. If you were pulled over by law enforcement in a traffic stop, understanding how to engage with police wisely and respectfully is essential to avoid severe penalties. In some cases, how we...
“Have you been drinking?” is a terrifying question to hear as a Texas driver. If you were pulled over by law enforcement in a traffic stop, understanding how to engage with police wisely and respectfully is essential to avoid severe penalties. In some cases, how we...
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 particular. According to the report, there is no set legal limit for...
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 for impaired cycling in the Lone Star State? Under Texas criminal...
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 will confiscate your license and issue you a permit that is valid...
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 think that sleeping in their cars while drunk should be OK – you’re not...
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 driver is arrested for a DWI in Texas, the penalties include suspension...
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 a DWI. However, when an ALR hearing is required, it means that the court...
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 they’d never normally do. Often, people make bad choices because...
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, your job, your family, and so on. If you were arrested for DWI,...