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Aug 28, 2017

Adults who serve alcohol to minors put themselves at great risk

Serving an under-aged person alcohol in Texas is a crime. To be criminal, it need not transpire where the minor then gets behind the wheel after drinking. Thus, serving a minor who will be staying over and sleeping it off is not a defense, even…

Jul 31, 2017

4 ways a DUI impacts everyday life

Drinking and driving is a serious offense if a person ends up with a conviction. A first offense could lead to up to 180 days in jail and up to a $2,000 fine. However, these penalties are not the only negative outcomes. People arrested for a DUI need to…

Jul 13, 2017

Texas City commissioner facing charges related to alleged DUI/DWI

It is never a wise decision for a driver to get behind the wheel after having a few drinks. In Texas, the penalty for DUI/DWI can range from losing a license and fines to time in jail. The consequences are more dire when a fatal…

Jul 05, 2017

How are underage DUI cases different from regular ones?

In Texas, the legal drinking age is 21. Minors definitely do not want to be caught in possession of alcohol, and they definitely do not want to be caught operating a vehicle under the influence. 2015 saw 384 teenagers under the age of 18 get…

Jun 29, 2017

State bill offers new option for first-time DWI charges

Drunk driving in Texas can result in a variety of penalties, including fines and license suspension, fines and possible imprisonment. In September, a new state law will go into effect that will hopefully make roads safer. The law will also offer those facing a DWI…

Jun 13, 2017

After a DUI charge, is conviction all but automatic?

If you have been charged with DUI, it can be natural to feel helpless and hopeless. It is normal to feel confused too, especially if you did not realize that some people can get legally intoxicated in an hour or less on just two drinks.…

Jun 01, 2017

Man facing DUI charge after driving captured on video

Holidays often bring an increased number of travelers on Texas roadways. To maintain safety during these times, there are frequently more police officers on patrol. Recently, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Department of Public Safety, announced efforts to curb incidents of…

Apr 11, 2017

Teens and DUIs: When one mistake impacts the future

While parents may not want to hear it, the truth is that many teenagers drink alcohol. Sometimes, these same teenagers drink to excess, make unwise decisions and end up facing DUI charges. These charges can result in some rather hefty consequences. Here is a breakdown…

Mar 23, 2017

Charges in incident more serious than DUI

A recent accident in Texas claimed the life of a man who had stopped to help someone change a flat tire. According to reports, the driver whose vehicle hit him was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. However, the seriousness of the charges extends…

Category Archives: DUI/DWI

Looking For A Special post ?

Adults who serve alcohol to minors put themselves at great risk

4 ways a DUI impacts everyday life

Texas City commissioner facing charges related to alleged DUI/DWI

How are underage DUI cases different from regular ones?

State bill offers new option for first-time DWI charges

After a DUI charge, is conviction all but automatic?

Man facing DUI charge after driving captured on video

Teens and DUIs: When one mistake impacts the future

Charges in incident more serious than DUI

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