Children and young people are not immune to drug arrests. Additionally, as the parent of someone who is not legally able to drink, there are additional alcohol possession and consumption laws to consider. This article will look at a few different categories of drug...
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DWI
Do you have to go to prison for a DWI in Texas?
Recent data show that law enforcement officials arrested over one million people in a year for DWIs. Another half a million individuals faced charges for drunkenness or breaking liquor laws. It can be easy for things to get out of hand for a person after having a few...
DWI charges and alcohol education programs
If you face charges for driving while intoxicated, it is essential to have a clear understanding of the smartest approach to your case and strategies that could help safeguard your future. Also, you should go over the potential penalties that you could face. In...
What are common misconceptions around DWI charges?
Getting stopped by the police after you consume a few drinks may result in a DWI charge. While your life may change, and you may have to deal with consequences, it is possible to move on after a DWI conviction. An arrest may scare you, but armed with some general...
You can get a DWI with no alcohol in your system
Most people know that it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher. However, not everyone understands that it is possible to face a driving while intoxicated charge even with zero alcohol in the system. The Texas Constitution and Statutes...
What are traffic safety stops?
Drivers have likely dealt with - or at least heard of - traffic safety stops before. These traffic stops often do not cause great impact on a driver's day, but can still be a source of psychological stress. Knowing as much as possible about these stops before...
Can you avoid DUI stops safely?
DUI stops - also known as traffic stops - are something that every driver will come across at least once during their time on the road. While these stops exist for a reason and do help maintain the safety of the road, not everyone wants to go through them. Is there a...
Minors and alcohol-related offenses
Drivers who are 21 years of age and older face arrest for driving while intoxicated if their blood alcohol concentration is .08 or higher. However, drivers who are not of legal drinking age can face DWI arrest if there is any trace of alcohol in their system. DWIs are...
Common strategies for DWI defense
A person under arrest for driving while intoxicated understands the serious financial, legal and social consequences if convicted. Fortunately, there are some defense strategies that may result in a not-guilty charge. There are various defense arguments, depending on...
Understanding the open container law
If you are on your way to a party, and someone else is driving, you may think that it is ok to bring along a "roadie." Many people use this term to refer to an alcoholic beverage consumed in a vehicle. However, Texas has an open container law that forbids drivers and...