DUI Defense
What to Expect During a Killeen DWI Arrest
Many of us have experienced it – if you’re reading this, you likely have as well. You’re driving home from an evening out and you see the familiar red and blue lights in your rear-view mirror signaling you to pull over. You had one or two drinks at dinner, so you’re a little worried about…
Read MoreMy Teenager Got Arrested for DWI in Copperas Cove. What Now?
Getting charged with a DWI at any age can be overwhelming. But getting arrested for a DWI in Copperas Cove when you’re under the legal drinking limit can be devastating. Texas actually has a zero-tolerance policy for anyone under the age of 21 who commits any type of alcohol-related offense, which of course includes drinking…
Read MoreMy Ignition Interlock Device Broke. What Do I Do?
Here in Texas, we have pretty strict laws about drinking and driving. A conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI) can result in jail time, fines, and an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in your vehicle. These devices, similar to breathalyzers, are installed and wired to your car and prevent it from starting if you have…
Read MoreFor Professional Drivers, a DWI Can Cost Everything
It may begin with a traffic stop. Perhaps you run a light or fail to yield. Or maybe you encounter a sobriety checkpoint that you cannot avoid. Whatever the circumstances, if law enforcement pulls you over and suspects that you may be operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs, you could face…
Read MoreCan a Police Officer’s Bias Make Them More Likely to Charge You with a DWI?
Everyone has their biases; even police officers. In theory, the police should judge everyone the same – no matter what type of car they drive, where they drive, or who is in the car. In reality, if you’re driving a bright red fancy sports car in the fast lane, even if you’re going the speed…
Read MoreWhat Are My Rights During a DWI Stop?
Inadvertently swerving into another lane, running through a red light, or momentarily driving over the speed limit are mistakes that many drivers make. However, that mistake can quickly become frustrating or even land you in handcuffs if you are stopped for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas, whether you’ve been drinking or not. When are…
Read MoreHow Do You Challenge a DWI Blood Test?
If you have ever been accused of driving while under the influence, then you are familiar with a blood test. Compared to a breath test or a field sobriety test, a blood test is one of the most accurate tests that you can take to identify your sobriety. Or is it? While a blood test…
Read MoreWhen Is a DWI Stop Illegal?
Protecting the people from injustice and harm is the main goal of laws in the first place. Upholding an American’s Constitutional rights must always come first, no matter who is involved or what the citizen is accused of doing. Of course, just because that is the law, does not mean it is always respected. Quotas…
Read MoreAlcohol Detection Sensor in New Cars: Safety Feature or Inconvenience?
In the latest governmental move, a new safety feature may be added to vehicles. The feature in question would either be a touch or breath sensor that would test a driver to see if they have a blood alcohol level (BAC) of over .08 percent. This would then mean they would be unable to drive…
Read MoreDWIs and New Year’s Eve
Many people use the holidays as a reason to drink a little more often, or in greater quantities, than they normally would. One holiday where celebrations and drinking go hand-in-hand is New Year’s Eve. People gather around to celebrate the start of something new. Many employers and friends host parties until well past midnight to…
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