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Category Archives: DUI
What Is an ALR Hearing and Why Can It Matter So Much After a Texas DWI?
An ALR Hearing is often the first real fight in a Texas DWI case because it can help protect your driver’s license and, in the right case, uncover sworn testimony that may later help your criminal defense. Texas treats the Administrative License Revocation process separately…
When a DWI Becomes a Felony: Why the Stakes Change So Fast
A third offense DWI in Texas is not just a repeat charge. It is a felony case with consequences that can follow you for years. By the time someone is facing a third DWI, the legal system is no longer treating the situation as a…
Breath Test in Texas: What You Should Know Before You Decide
A breath test can feel like a simple yes-or-no moment during a Texas DWI stop, but the decision is rarely that simple. In Houston and across Texas, the choice to take or refuse a test can affect your driver’s license, the evidence the State may…
Why A Hit-And-Run DWI Case Can Escalate So Fast
A hit-and-run DWI is one of the fastest ways a DWI case can become far more serious. Once alcohol and leaving the scene are both part of the case, prosecutors usually stop treating it like a routine driving offense and start building a much more…
5 Smart Things to Do After a DWI Arrest in Texas
Knowing what to do after a DWI arrest can make a real difference in your case. In Texas, the days immediately following an arrest are often more important than people realize. Decisions made early can affect your driver’s license, the evidence available in your defense,…
ALR Hearing: The 15 Day Deadline That Can Save Your License
An ALR Hearing can determine whether your driver’s license is suspended long before your DWI case is ever decided in criminal court. For many people, this is the part of the process they never see coming. Most people assume the court date is the most…
What to Do When Arrested for DUI Along I-45, I-10, and the 610 Loop in Texas?
Getting arrested can be frightening. It helps to know what to do when arrested for DUI along I-45, I-10, and the 610 Loop in Texas. When police pull you over, take a moment to calm yourself. Answer the officer’s questions respectfully without admitting guilt. Keep…
Arrested for a DWI in Texas? Here’s What You Need to Know (Before It is Too Late)
Getting arrested for a DWI in Texas is overwhelming—and what you do in the hours immediately after your arrest can make or break your case. Unfortunately, many people make the wrong moves, talk too much, or underestimate how serious a DWI charge really is. If…
Can I Lose My License for a Marijuana DUI Charge in Texas?
Driving under the influence (DUI) in Texas includes alcohol and all forms of drugs. If you consume an intoxicating or mind-altering agent that impairs your ability to drive safely, you could be stopped, arrested, and charged with a DUI. While certain levels of THC are…
What Are Some Common Injuries in a DUI in Texas?
Driving under the influence (DUI) is taken seriously in Texas. This is because sometimes impaired driving can lead to accidents that cause injuries to all involved. Injuries may range from minor to severe, and the extent of the injuries may dictate the severity of your…
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