DWI Criminal Law Blog Posts

In Texas, driving while intoxicated is a significant criminal offense. Many people understand that a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent is the legal threshold for DWI. However, they may not realize the extent to which having a high BAC can influence the legal consequences associated with driving while intoxicated. What is a high […]

The holiday season is upon us and already full of spirit. That means party invites are in the mail, and the bubbly is already flowing. It is easy to get caught up in the excesses of the season. The joy of being with family and friends may make you forget how much you’ve had to […]

Texas takes repeat DWI offenses seriously. Though a second offense is not a felony, it could still change someone’s life if convicted. If you’re in Dallas County and facing a second DWI charge, you could be able to pursue a reduction of the charges to a lesser offense. What Is DWI in Texas? According to […]

A DUI or DWI conviction is a criminal conviction and can cause as much difficulty in your life as any other conviction. In today’s internet-connected society, your DUI can pop up on a job search or background check at the most inopportune times, even if it was years ago and you had forgotten all about […]

The easiest way to beat a DWI in Texas is to avoid drinking and driving. The law takes driving while intoxicated cases seriously. A conviction for DWI can send an individual’s personal and professional life into turmoil. You don’t have to beat yourself up over a DWI arrest. You certainly don’t have to let law […]

The holiday season has almost become synonymous with overindulgence. The holidays mean one more Christmas cookie, one more slice of pie, another helping of turkey, and just one more cocktail. It can be hard to stop yourself when joy and merriment are in the air and holiday spirits are freely flowing. However, stopping yourself from […]

The Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas reversed Dallas County Judge Nancy Mulder’s decision that allows the examination of a chair and room for diseases at the Dallas County jail. The chair in question is where blood is drawn from people who have been arrested for DWI charges. The ruling argued that the tests were not […]

Carlos Faz, who has repeatedly been arrested for drunken driving charges, is appealing for probation and rehabilitation instead of jail time, according to KENS-TV on June 5. Faz was sentenced in April 2015 to 10 years of imprisonment after he was convicted in Bexar County for his 12th driving while intoxicated charge. In Texas, each DWI offense can result […]

Sergeant Stephen “Tiny” Baker of the Dallas Police Department is currently facing serious allegations that he lied and fabricated evidence in a 2012 drunk driving case, according to wfaa.com. Baker claimed that he had pulled Marshall Salazar over initially for running a red light along the intersection of South Carroll and Columbia Avenues on July […]

A Dallas County Sheriff’s public information officer Raul Reyna said the police force will be focusing its efforts on catching unsafe drivers using the roads and tollways this spring break and St. Patrick’s Day weekend in keeping with its bid to promote highway safety, the Shorthorn reported on March 4. Reyna noted that they will […]