Tag Archives: DWI
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 »
8 Ways A DWI In Texas Can Impact Your Life
Getting a DWI conviction in Texas carries severe criminal penalties. You can receive jail time, heavy fines, and lose your driver’s license. There are also other ways a DWI can impact your life that are outlined below. If you have been charged recently with drunk driving, you need experienced Galveston County DWI lawyers defending… Read More »
Never Plead Guilty To DWI In Texas Without A Lawyer
You were recently pulled over for drunk driving and arrested. Now, you are considering pleading guilty to getting the whole mess behind you. However, you should never plead guilty to a DWI without a lawyer. The Texas police work hard to catch drunk drivers, and prosecutors are highly motivated by negative public sentiment against… Read More »
What Happens When A DWI Becomes Vehicular Homicide?
You were driving drunk in Harris County and caused the death of another person. Depending on the circumstances, you could face one of these charges in Texas: criminally negligent homicide, manslaughter, or intoxication manslaughter. Learn more about these charges, and speak to our Harris County homicide attorneys if you need a case review today…. Read More »
Mark Diaz Discusses Mardi Gras Weekend Arrests In Galveston
Hey happy Fat Tuesday, everybody. We made it to the second weekend of Mardi Gras. I ran the arrests as I did for the first weekend. Looks like we had a total of 194 arrests Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Beat last weekend by about 11, I think we had 183 last weekend. This weekend… Read More »
How A DWI Guilty Plea Can Ruin Your Life
If you are charged with a DWI in Galveston and plead guilty, it may have a devastating impact on your life. That is why hiring a Galveston DWI lawyer is essential to fight the charge with everything in their power. If you are considering pleading guilty to a DWI charge, read below about why… Read More »
What to Never Do if Pulled Over for DWI
Of all possible crimes that could lead to an arrest, people are probably most familiar with drunk driving laws. In fact, at around 72,000 arrests every year, violations of the Texas statute on Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) are one of the most common reasons individuals face criminal charges. What you may not realize about… Read More »
Ways a DWI Conviction Can Impact Your Life
Drunk driving is the most common criminal offense in Texas and throughout the US, so many people who would otherwise never think of committing a crime find themselves facing DWI charges. Under the Texas statute on Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), there are two scenarios that could lead to an arrest: You were intoxicated… Read More »
Why You Need a Galveston DWI Lawyer If Charged With Drunk Driving
It is not difficult to think of reasons people avoid retaining legal counsel for a Texas drunk driving case. Coming up with GOOD ones, however, is a challenge. Plenty will blame cost, while others believe they can go it alone when handling their defense. Plus, far too many individuals underestimate the severity of the… Read More »
Implied Consent in Texas and How it Can Affect Your Criminal Case
Texas DWI Laws Even if you cannot recite the specifics, you know that Texas laws on driving while intoxicated (DWI) are harsh. You could be charged if you are operating your vehicle (or in other words, driving or any other action that enables the car to function) in violation of the statute. Police may… Read More »
