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Rodeo Austin Comes This Month Rodeo Austin returns to Central Texas this month, from March 8 to 23 at 9100 Decker Lake Road in Austin. The Rodeo brings with it live music, livestock shows and the carnival. Fairgrounds will open at 10 a.m. with general admission tickets beginning at $5-10 and concert admissions beginning... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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 offenses. ... Read More »
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... Read More »
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 you... Read More »
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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 over asks... Read More »
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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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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By Brooke Price Convictions for DWI offenses can have significant lifelong repercussions. A charge for a DWI offense can range from a class B misdemeanor to a felony, and anywhere from 72 hours in jail with up to a $2000 fine to up to 99 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.... Read More »