One of the biggest nightmares for any Texas resident is to get pulled over by police and arrested for driving under the influence. What happens if you’re on prescription medication? What are the elements of a DUI case? There are two elements of driving under the...
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How to challenge Breathalyzer test results
If a Texas police officer believes that you are driving while under the influence of alcohol, you may be asked to take a Breathalyzer test. The result of such a test may be used as justification to charge you with DWI. However, there is no guarantee that the result is...
Texas implied consent laws for DWI testing
Most states call drunk driving DUI, but Texas uses the initials DWI, or driving while intoxicated. If an officer in Texas suspects a driver of DWI, they may pull the driver over to check them. By law, drivers must submit to the chemical tests, or they face penalties....
Using common defenses for a DWI charge
Have you been charged for drunk driving in Texas? Facing the court system will require you to defend yourself. If you're in this position, it may be possible to use a defense that attacks the officer's observations of what happened to warrant the arrest. Here are some...
What to know about standard field sobriety tests
If an officer in McKinney, Texas, suspects a drunk driver, the law allows the officer to pull the driver over and conduct field sobriety tests. Research by the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration has concluded that three field tests are the most accurate....