DWI

Many people believe that they can tell their blood alcohol content (BAC) level just based on how drunk they feel. However, it is actually much harder to gauge BAC levels based on feeling than a person may think. What do BAC levels measure? Cleveland Clinic discusses...

Most people have heard of field sobriety tests before. However, fewer know about standardized field sobriety tests. What is the difference between standardized and non-standard field sobriety tests? More importantly, do the differences matter? Types of standardized...

Driving under the influence is a serious offense, with laws in place across the country to discourage and punish such behavior. In Texas, law enforcement commonly uses field sobriety tests to gauge if a driver might be under the influence. However, drivers may wonder...

In Texas, members of law enforcement have little patience for those who drive while intoxicated. In fact, prosecutors filed DWI charges against more than 82,000 individuals in 2020 alone. To support these charges, prosecutors often use breath tests or blood tests. As...

DWI and government aid A DWI or DUI may end your ability to obtain financial support in college. Although it is not likely that you will be unable to apply for any government aid, your options may be limited in particular if you have charges related to your DWI or...

Driving while intoxicated is a serious offense in Texas that can result in various penalties. The consequences could be even harsher if you caused an accident while driving drunk. As a Texas driver, you should familiarize yourself with the law and the potential...

Guidelines set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association, establish the legal blood-alcohol concentration limit for truckers at a much lower level than for vehicle drivers. In fact, it is precisely half the standard limit, at 0.04%.  Moreover, the Federal...

You can be charged with a DWI, driving while intoxicated, if you operate a motor vehicle in a public place while having a Blood Alcohol Content of  0.08%, or higher; or lacking the normal physical or mental abilities to drive because of ingesting alcohol or drugs. The...

An assistant basketball coach at a San Antonio high school was placed on administrative leave following his arrest for DWI-, drugs- and weapons-related charges on Jan. 10. The 39-year old coach was specifically charged with driving while intoxicated, possessing...

Police in Texas say that a 21-year-old man was driving a truck loaded with 38 cattle while under the influence of drugs on Oct. 9. The man was taken into custody following a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 84 according to a Littlefield Police Department press release....