A person arrested on suspicion of drinking and driving in Rockwall or anywhere in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area will have to deal with more than the possibility of jail time and a criminal record. Besides the criminal side of DWI in Texas, there's also the civil side --...
Can I refuse a Breathalyzer test?
Getting pulled over by a police officer can be a traumatic experience under any circumstances. Getting pulled over when the officer suspects you of driving under the influence can be even more overwhelming. The officer may even ask you to submit to a Breathalyzer...
Criminal defense options against DUI charges
Drunk driving charges are serious criminal charges. Drivers who are facing them should be prepared to defend themselves which requires familiarity with their criminal defense rights and the criminal defense options available to them. There are different approaches to...
Suspected drunk driver kills three-year-old, injures three others
Most people in the Dallas area view drunk driving as an offense that is not significantly more serious than speeding or violating a traffic signal. This attitude often has tragic results. Drunk driving can quickly grow into a far more serious violation, as...
Suspected drunk driver injures three in Plano collision
Residents of the northeastern suburbs of Dallas are often accused of other crimes at the same time that they are charged with driving while intoxicated. A resident of Allen was recently arrested in connection with a collision in Plano that injured three people. In...
New law clears the way to leniency for first-time DWI offenders
The state of Texas could show first-time drinking and driving offenders some clemency with the passage of a new bill, but it doesn’t come without some caveats. The bill looks to give you a second chance after being arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI). Before...
Traveling to Mexico can be difficult with a DUI conviction
DUI convictions can make anyone's life more difficult. Those setbacks can stem from expensive fines, black marks on one’s record or even jail time. However, it can be especially challenging when offenders wish to cross the border, as both Canada and Mexico have tight...