DUI Defense

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Having fun with your friends can be a wonderful thing. After a year in isolation, we all deserve to spend silly, quality time with those we care about, and for those of us over 21, that quality time may involve alcohol. While having a few brews with friends, we should be aware of how alcohol…

Texas, in 2021, passed HB 558. “Colten’s Law” requires that police officers take DWI suspect’s blood sample and test the sample for drugs or alcohol: For certain intoxication charges; If the person refuses a request to voluntarily give a blood specimen; If the person drove a motor vehicle (or watercraft) involved in an accident; If…

Texas passed a law in May 2021 that permits customers to buy alcoholic drinks from bars and restaurants without having to drink them in the restaurant or bar. The law began as an executive order by Governor Abbott to help restaurants and bars during the pandemic. Many restaurants and bars, by definition, require sales of…

Charges for driving while intoxicated (DWI) can leave you facing a variety of penalties if convicted, depending on the circumstances of your arrest. However, if you are arrested for DWI while you have your child in the vehicle with you, your situation instantly becomes much more serious, and you may also risk child endangerment charges.…

No one gets in his or her car intending to kill someone. The penalties for DWI in Texas are significant enough without a death involved. Intoxication manslaughter is charged when a driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs causes a fatal motor vehicle accident. You may be arrested and charged with this crime even…

After the initial trauma of being placed under arrest and taken into custody for the charge of DWI (Driving While Intoxicated), you will face a series of immediate consequences, one of which may involve the seizure of your driver’s license. At the time of your arrest, if you fail a breath or blood test, or…

If you’re arrested for a DUI/DWI, it’s essential to understand the risks this poses for your future — especially if you opt to go it alone. If you are convicted of DUI/DWI – even your first – you will lose your driver’s license, pay a fine, court fees and surcharges totaling thousands of dollars. You…