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What are the penalties for DWI in Texas?
Texas motorists can receive fines, license suspension and jail time for driving while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. DWI charges apply to drivers with visible impairment or measured blood alcohol content of at least 0.08% at the time of the arrest. If you face DWI...
Possession charges for prescription drugs
Some drugs have a high potential for abuse but are also helpful in treating certain medical conditions. If you have a need for them, your doctor can grant you access to them with a prescription. However, if you are in possession of a drug for which you do not have a...
What are the gun control laws in Texas?
While the Second Amendment guarantees that citizens of the United States may bear arms, gun control laws vary wildly from state to state. The purpose of such laws is to prevent the prevalence of gun crimes and violence. States have the difficult task of balancing the...
Financial hardships and drunk driving charges
For those facing financial hardships, drunk driving charges are especially disruptive. Sometimes, these cases result in financial difficulties due to time behind bars, the loss of one's job, an inability to find a new job and hefty fines. On the other hand, some...
What happens to a minor accused of drunk driving?
If you have earned the right to drive in Texas, you may find it helpful to learn about some of the penalties associated with various violations including alleged drunk driving. The Texas Department of Transportation explains that the state takes different approaches...
Are you eligible for the Collin County diversion program?
With the Burden to Blessing pretrial diversion program in Collin County, individuals can get back on the path to well-being and success after an arrest. The program, designed to provide participants with job, communication and problem-solving skills, results...
Mother prohibited from seeing children following DWI arrest
In March of this year, state authorities arrested a mother on charges of driving while intoxicated with a child younger than 15 years of age. A court indicted her of a state jail felony for the same charge on May 12th. A $10,000 bond secured the woman's release from...
About 75% of drug court graduates never reoffend
When you are dependent on a particular substance, it may impact your impulse control and ability to rationalize, and this may lead to criminal charges. Depending on the severity of those charges, among other factors, you may have a chance at enrolling in drug court....
What is an ignition interlock device?
It is unsurprising that Texas is tough on DWI charges: thousands of Americans sustain injury or die as a result of drunk driving each year. While all states in the US have laws against drunk driving, they do differ slightly between states. In some instances, if you...
Are breath alcohol tests reliable?
Providing an estimation of the amount of alcohol in drivers’ blood, the authorities largely rely on breath alcohol tests during drunk driving stops. If the results indicate you have a blood alcohol content over the legal limit of 0.08%, you may be arrested for driving...