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In Texas, there are generally two circumstances in which people find themselves facing driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges. The first is if they caused the crash, as the police routinely test everyone involved in collisions for chemical intoxication. The second is...
You know that it's illegal to drink and drive, and you can't have an open drink in your car while you're operating the vehicle. This could result in DWI charges in the same way that you could be charged if your blood alcohol concentration is over 0.08%. But what about...
When you think about how much you have to drink, do you ever include the alcohol that may have been in your food? Many people don’t realize that wine, beer and spirits used in their dinners may still be potent enough to raise their blood alcohol concentrations, but...
Anyone who has an alcoholic beverage should understand just how much alcohol there is in the drink and how it may affect their ability to drive safely. In the U.S. a standard drink has approximately 14 grams of pure alcohol. Every drink is different, so what a “drink”...
Suppose a police officer stops you because they suspect you of driving while intoxicated (DWI). In that case, the chances are that they will ask you to blow into a breathalyzer to learn your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Breathalyzer test results can determine...
Individuals stopped on suspicion of drunk driving might wonder why the police detained them. In many cases, the answer to this is that the police officer saw signs of impairment and used the concept of reasonable suspicion to initiate the stop. Reasonable...
Underage drinking can get your kids into big trouble in Texas. As a parent, it should be your goal to teach your children the risks of underage drinking and how they could be penalized if they’re caught by the police. Underage drinking comes with harsh penalties....