by Lewis & Ashworth PLLC | Apr 3, 2026 | DWI
David called us the morning after his arrest, still shaken. “They took my license at the jail,” he said. “Am I just done driving? Do I lose it automatically?” He had 13 days left to save it. He didn’t know that. Here’s what most...
by Lewis & Ashworth PLLC | Mar 10, 2026 | DWI
In Texas, the line between a misdemeanor and a felony is shifting. As of January 1, 2026, new legislative mandates have fundamentally changed how North Texas prosecutors handle Intoxication offenses. If you’ve been arrested for a DWI in Plano or Dallas recently, the...
by Lewis & Ashworth PLLC | Jan 27, 2026 | Criminal Defense, DWI
“There’s no way to beat a DWI charge, is there?” Sarah sat across from us, defeated. She’d been pulled over at a DWI checkpoint. She’d had three drinks at dinner. She performed field sobriety tests on the side of the highway. She blew a...
by rs@findlaw.com | Nov 11, 2025 | Criminal Defense, DWI
In Texas, DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) and DUI (Driving Under the Influence) are not interchangeable terms. The main distinction comes down to age and blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels. Understanding both can help you recognize the serious legal implications...
by rs@findlaw.com | Jun 6, 2025 | DWI
Many people automatically group drunk driving offenses into two categories. They recognize that those accused of driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses because they caused crashes have harmed others. They expect those people to face significant criminal...
by rs@findlaw.com | Apr 11, 2025 | DWI
An allegation of drunk driving typically has some evidence behind it, such as a breathalyzer test or blood test. “Drugged driving,” charges – driving while intoxicated with a drug or other controlled substance – can also come with a positive test, too. But since drugs...
by rs@findlaw.com | Nov 12, 2024 | DWI
Most criminal consequences are progressive. First-time offenders receive more lenient sentencing in most cases than those with a repeat history of committing the same crime. Drivers accused of a first driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense might assume that a judge...
by rs@findlaw.com | Aug 2, 2024 | DWI
There are several ways for Texas police officers to gather evidence of an alleged driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense. The cameras in their police cruiser may capture video footage of someone’s poor driving before they initiate a traffic stop. They may also...
by bhargavisr@findlaw.com | Jun 10, 2024 | DWI
If a police officer suspects someone of impaired driving, they may immediately start looking for evidence. Some police officers follow drivers in traffic for long distances hoping to observe them doing something unusual or unsafe. Other police officers ask very...
by rs@findlaw.com | May 23, 2024 | DWI
Getting arrested based on driving while intoxicated (DWI) allegations is an intimidating experience. Someone headed home for the evening might suddenly end up spending the night in state facilities. They may face criminal charges based on the claim that they drove...
