by sushma.m@thomsonreuters.com | Sep 22, 2022 | DWI
Most people arrested for a driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense in Texas will face misdemeanor charges. A typical arrest involving a traffic stop with no injuries to others is usually a misdemeanor, but there are a few circumstances in which Texas prosecutors could...
by rebecca.prasanna@thomsonreuters.com | Apr 15, 2022 | DWI
Police officers have used chemical breath tests for drunk driving enforcement for decades. They have people blow into testing units that scan for alcohol in their exhaled breath. Many people in Texas convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses have those...
by laura.buchholz@thomsonreuters.com | Dec 16, 2021 | DWI
Many people believe that alcohol cooks off when it’s added to food. They think that the flavor is all that remains or that there is minimal alcohol when heat is applied. The reality is that alcohol may still be in the dish and could lead to impairment in large enough...
by laura.buchholz@thomsonreuters.com | Oct 15, 2021 | DWI
If an officer pulls you over and asks if you’ve been drinking, you may know that you don’t have to answer that question. By refusing to give any answers, you might, however, prompt the officer into asking you to give a breath sample. With a Breathalyzer test, officers...
by laura.buchholz@thomsonreuters.com | Sep 16, 2021 | DWI
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a criminal offense that occurs every day somewhere in Texas. Many people who get behind the wheel after drinking will reach their destination safely, making them think that their decision to drive isn’t that dangerous. However,...
