DUI

Texas has a strict “zero-tolerance” policy when it comes to drinking and driving. When a driver injures someone in a DUI crash, he can be charged with a felony. Felony convictions often result in harsh penalties, such as having to pay thousands of dollars in fines and serving time in jail or prison. Keep reading…

Texas law does not take kindly to those who drink and drive. They have stiff penalties for adults and minors who are caught driving under the influence. Minors who are drinking and driving can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI), or they can be charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), depending on the…

If you have wondered, can you travel in a car without a license, you should know it is illegal to drive without a valid license in the state of Texas (per the Texas Driver Handbook of theTexas Department of Public Safety). The penalties for driving without a valid license may include: A fine of up…

Yes, you may be able to get a hardship, or provisional license, if you refuse a breathalyzer test by a police officer—according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. In Texas, an Occupational License will allow you to travel to and from work to support yourself and your family, to attend school or school-related activities,…

You can avoid jail time after a second DUI. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS), a second DUI conviction can carry the following penalties: A fine of up to $500 Up to 60 hours of community service Suspension of your driving privileges for up to 2 years. Attendance at an alcohol awareness…

A misdemeanor DUI cannot technically turn into a felony. However, depending on the circumstances, you could face a felony if, for example, you were driving with a minor in the vehicle or you caused an accident. Circumstances Under Which a Misdemeanor DUI May Turn Into a Felony Driving under the influence can lead to felony…