A breath test is designed to measure a person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Some breath tests are small and portable, used during traffic stops. Others are larger and more accurate, used at the police station. Either way, drivers are supposed to adhere to a...
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Have you taught your teen how to act at a traffic stop?
Navigating a traffic stop can be an intimidating experience for anyone, let alone a teenager who may be encountering this situation for the first time. Traffic stops, also known as being pulled over, are routine occurrences for law enforcement officers, but they can...
Can your own breath test get you out of a DWI conviction?
One piece of evidence that the police often use in a DWI stop is the results of a breath test. This evidence can show if the driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was over 0.08%, which is the legal limit for most drivers. Tests have long been used by law...
The potential impacts of a DWI conviction on your career
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) convictions can result in far-reaching consequences beyond the legal system. For example, the impacts that a DWI conviction can have on your life may extend to your career. Employment opportunities A DWI conviction can limit your future...
What not to say when pulled over for a suspected DWI infraction
When being pulled over due to a law enforcement officer’s suspicion that you are driving while intoxicated (DWI), it's crucial to be aware of what you should and shouldn't say. Your words and behavior can significantly influence the situation's outcome. It's important...
How an unlawful traffic stop could impact your DWI charges
When the police pull you over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI), they must do so within the confines of the law. Otherwise, the traffic stop may be unlawful, something which could have far-reaching consequences on the resulting DWI charges. The...
Underage drivers have a different BAC limit
In Texas, most drivers have the same blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit of 0.08%. If a driver takes a breath test and breaks this limit, the court can presume that the driver is impaired. With that said, it is possible for a driver to incur DWI charges even if...
Is an alcohol intoxication defense possible for an assault or other crime?
Alcohol is one of the most popular mind-altering substances in the United States. Plenty of people consume alcohol on a daily basis. Many others will enjoy a few drinks on the weekend while out with friends. Alcohol disinhibits people, meaning that they may become...
3 collateral consequences of a DWI conviction
Driving while intoxicated charges in Texas carry more than just legal penalties. They also bring a host of collateral consequences that can impact various aspects of a person's life. For anyone facing a DWI charge in Texas, it's crucial to understand that the...
Can a personal breath tester protect people from DWI charges?
Many people in Texas frequently enjoy alcohol and do so responsibly. They know how much they can drink safely some people even go so far as to invest in personal breath test devices or to use paper use systems at the bars and restaurants they frequent. They don't want...