DWI

Your driving privileges are suspended when facing a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge in Texas. This sounds par for the course, especially compared to similar penalties in other U.S. states. But in Texas, the state Department of Public Safety handles the license...

Like other U.S. states, Texas has strict rules about driving while intoxicated (DWI). Any driver pulled over for inebriation while behind the wheel could face a DWI charge and its corresponding penalties. But let’s say you’re inside your car on a hot day. Feeling...

Whether an officer suspects you to be driving under the influence or simply flags you during a routine roadside check in Texas, you can be the subject of a breathalyzer test. But the question is, can you refuse to take it? If you do, what are the consequences?...

Being convicted of driving under the influence in Texas can have serious consequences. Even a first DUI conviction brings significant fines and court costs along with a driving privilege suspension. In more egregious cases when a driver is well beyond the 0.08% BAC...

When you've been accused of driving while intoxicated with a child passenger while in Texas, you should understand the legal implications of a DWI with a child under 15 present and how it is different from a regular DWI. Penalties are typically more severe even on the...

Drunk driving remains a huge problem in the country. Texas, in particular, has a serious problem as it ranks as one of the top states in the nation for DWIs. What are the statistics in Texas for driving while intoxicated? A driver education company performed a survey...