Category: DWI
The Daytime DWI — What You Should Know
On average, it takes a full hour for the body to metabolize one standard drink.[1] And after a night out with friends, it’s common practice to sleep it off and drive home the next morning. But what if there’s still alcohol in your system the next day? For example: If you go to the bars…
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Consequences of a First DWI Offense in Texas
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is one of the most aggressively punished offenses in the state of Texas. That shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, however, since the crime is more common than a person would expect. According to the latest statistics published by the Texas Department of Transportation, there were 671 drunk driving deaths…
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Don’t Get the Gift of a DWI This Holiday Season
The holidays can evoke a range of emotions in people, from excitement to sadness. Factor in the continuing uncertainty due to Covid and the possibility for Christmas and New Year’s parties, and those emotions are likely to run high. During the period from Thanksgiving to New Year, law enforcement is out and looking for intoxicated…
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DWI with a Child Passenger
A Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge in Texas can carry serious consequences. It is important to know that these consequences may be elevated if there is a child passenger in your vehicle. According to Texas Penal Code section 49.045, an individual can be charged with a DWI with a Child Passenger in Texas if he…
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DWI vs DUI: What You Need to Know
We come across many misconceptions about DWI and DUI in our office every day. Many people believe that (A) DWI and DUI are the same thing, (B) that DWI only applies to alcohol and DUI only applies to drugs, and/or (C) that both adults and minors can be charged for either or both of those…
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How Driving While Intoxicated Charges Can Ruin Your Holiday and What to Do About It
Posted by R. Scott Magee The holidays are fast approaching. And, even though things are a little different this year due to COVID, many people will use their time off from work to enjoy friends, family, and drinking. The easiest way to avoid DWI charges is to NEVER drink and drive. If you can, there are so…
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Tis the Season for “No Refusal” Weekends
Post Written By Brooke Price With the holidays fast approaching, it’s important to know your rights if you get pulled over for a DWI or DUI. In Williamson County, holiday weekends are typically “no refusal” weekends. Since Texas is considered to be an “implied consent” state, “no refusal” means that if an officer suspects that…
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PSA: You can refuse to blow
Post Written By Brooke Price If you’ve just been pulled over for a DWI, the police officer will try to administer field sobriety and breathalyzer tests. It is a common misconception that refusing the breathalyzer test will mean that you are admitting guilt. However, that is not the case. If the officer who pulled you…
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Drunk Driving Isn’t the Only Way to Score A DWI
By Brooke Price Before ever getting a driver’s license and starting the engine for the first time, we are told repeatedly about the dangers of drunk driving. We are taught that the legal limit is 0.08, uber is installed on every cell phone, and a reliable designated driver is established. But what happens when we…
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Hiring an attorney for a DWI in Williamson County
By Brooke Price In stressful world of COVID-19, being faced with a DWI conviction can be incredibly overwhelming. Alcohol use has significantly increased in the past few months as people are asked to stay home and social distance. While those arrested in Williamson County may not have a court for up to 60 days thanks…
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