DWI

Allegations of driving while intoxicated, also known as DWI, are serious matters. Under Texas Penal Code § 49.04, the basic offense of DWI is a Class B misdemeanor. This means that a conviction will create a criminal record. The statute says that a judge in a DWI case can sentence a driver to up to…

A DWI is a serious offense in the state of Texas and can be considered a felony under certain conditions. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), penalties for committing a felony DWI include: Prison time Suspension of your driver’s license for 180 days to 2 years…

When calculating a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge in Texas, any prior DWI charges will be taken into account and will subsequently increase the severity of penalties, fines, and offense levels of the charge. What class felony is DWI? The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission affirms that under the Texas State Penal Code, punishments can range…

Drunk drivers are not always at fault in car accidents. In Texas, fault is a complicated legal issue involving negligence and multiple state statutes. A lawyer can help you understand how you can appropriately apportion fault in a car accident. Understand the Penalty for DWI if You Are in a Car Accident If you were…

In Texas, an aggravated DWI refers to circumstances or conditions that exist in addition to the immediate DWI charge. The circumstances may include causing an accident while driving drunk, getting caught with an open container in the car, previous DWI convictions, or having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.15% or higher. These special circumstances…

Yes, you may be able to beat a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) without a lawyer. Many courts allow defendants to represent themselves without the help of a lawyer. However, if you contest your DUI or DWI without a lawyer and lose, you may face financial penalties or time in…