Helping North Texans Erase Criminal Records
A breath test measures your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Police are checking to see if drivers are over the legal limit, which is 0.08% for most people. Commercial and underage drivers are notable exceptions. However, even if you fail a breath test, that does...
A night out with friends can feel carefree, especially for young people who see social drinking as part of growing up. But when alcohol and driving intersect, the situation can change quickly. In Texas, the law treats underage drinking and driving differently than...
After a night of fun at the bar, you realize that you had too much to drink. Instead of driving home, you decide to sleep it off in your parked car. While you think this is the safe, responsible choice, you suddenly wake up to flashing lights and an officer arresting...
A DWI arrest in Gunter may feel like a one-time mistake. However, how you handle the days immediately after can shape everything—your record, your job, your license and your options in court. Prosecutors take these cases seriously, and even small missteps early on can...
Imagine this: a night out with friends, and you feel fine to drive home. But with a child in the car, the consequences can be severe. In Texas, driving under the influence (DUI) with a child passenger is a serious legal matter. If you find yourself in this situation,...
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges can be the result of a crash or a one-on-one traffic stop. If police officers see a driver behaving in an impaired fashion or if a motorist fails chemical testing, then the motorist could end up facing DWI charges. Many people...
Police officers who suspect motorists of impaired driving may pull people over or may scrutinize those involved in motor vehicle collisions. Frequently, police officers ask drivers to submit to certain tests as a way to establish whether or not they are under the...
Driving while intoxicated is a serious offense that not only jeopardizes personal safety but can also have profound consequences on one's professional reputation. Maintaining a positive image is important in your career, but a DWI charge can cast a long shadow over...
When a police officer pulls you over for suspicion of driving while intoxicated, it can be a nerve-wracking experience. Even if you are sober, a wrong decision or unwise comment might land you in trouble. Knowing how to act and what to say during such encounters will...
The reason that drivers often fail to properly respond to a recent drunk driving arrest is that they don't understand the possible seriousness of the penalties that the state could impose in the event of a conviction. Texas often treats driving while intoxicated (DWI)...