Category Archives: DWI Lawyer
Can Police Arrest You For DWI While You Are Sleeping In Your Car?
A lot of people think that if they choose to sleep in their car after drinking instead of driving, they can’t be arrested for DWI in Galveston County. While this seems like the responsible thing to do, Texas law is more complicated. We often talk to people who are surprised to find out they… Read More »
Boating While Intoxicated Charges In Galveston
Galveston County is a top spot in Texas for recreational boating. Every year, thousands of locals and visitors enjoy fishing, sailing, water sports, and social events on the water. Many people wrongly assume that boating laws are less strict than driving laws when it comes to alcohol. We often meet clients who are surprised… Read More »
Can Police Stop You For Suspected DWI Without Seeing Bad Driving?
Understanding Reasonable Suspicion In Texas DWI Cases Many people believe police must see obvious bad driving before making a DWI stop. While that seems logical, Texas law does not always require it. In Galveston County and throughout Texas, officers can stop a vehicle if they have reasonable suspicion that a crime has occurred, is… Read More »
Boating While Intoxicated (BWI) Laws In Texas
Boating, fishing, and enjoying the Gulf Coast are popular activities in Galveston. Law enforcement in Galveston County strictly enforces boating safety, and Boating While Intoxicated (BWI) arrests are common, particularly during holidays and summer. Operating a boat while intoxicated is prosecuted similarly to driving while intoxicated under Texas law. A BWI arrest can lead… Read More »
DWI With A Child Passenger In Galveston, Texas
A DWI arrest involving a child passenger is one of the most serious intoxication-related charges a person can face in Galveston County. Many people assume this is simply another DWI offense, but Texas law treats this situation much differently. When a child is present in the vehicle, prosecutors often pursue aggressive penalties, and the… Read More »
What Are The Life-long Consequences Of A DWI Conviction?
Facing a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge in Texas is stressful, but many people do not fully understand how far-reaching the effects of a conviction can be. As experienced DWI defense attorneys serving clients in Galveston and throughout Houston, we regularly see how a single conviction can permanently change someone’s life. A DWI conviction… Read More »
Are Breathalyzer Results Always Admissible in Court?
If you were recently arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in Texas, it should come as a relief to know that breathalyzer test results are NOT always admissible in court. There is a wide array of circumstances under which evidence of your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) cannot be used against you, and the results… Read More »
How To Challenge BAC Chemical Test Results In Texas DWI Cases
A DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) criminal conviction will have life-changing consequences with significant legal and financial impacts. For many clients, the crux of the case is the result of a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test, which prosecutors often view as irrefutable evidence. However, BAC chemical test results are not flawless. At Mark Diaz & Associates, our Galveston DWI… Read More »
The Real Costs Of A DWI Conviction In Texas
When it comes to the consequences of a DWI conviction in Texas, the financial burden and legal ramifications extend far beyond fines. A DWI can affect your life in ways you may not have considered, from increased insurance rates to long-term impacts on your career and reputation. As Galveston DWI lawyers, we often see clients who… Read More »
When A Drunk Driving Charge Becomes A Serious Felony Offense
If you have been accused of a DWI in Texas, then you need to be aware that a DWI can certainly turn into a serious felony in the right facts and circumstances. In Texas, first-time DWIs are usually charged as misdemeanors; however, whether this is considered a misdemeanor or a felony hugely depends on… Read More »
