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What Evidence Is Needed to Convict a Person of a Drug Crime in Texas?
Is Possession of Marijuana a Crime in Texas?
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Should I Plead Guilty to a Drug Crime Charge in Texas?
What Is the Difference Between Federal and State Drug Crime Charges?
Can I Bring Marijuana Purchased Legally in Another State to Texas?
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What Happens to Property That Has Been Forfeited and Seized by the Federal Government?
What Should I Know About Federal Courts and the Federal Prison System in Texas?
What Is a Currency Transaction Report?
What Are Pre-Arrest and Arrest Warrants in Federal Crimes Cases?
Other Crimes
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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon
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Possession of a Fake ID
3G Offenses
Probation Violations
Deferred Adjudication
Expunctions
Nondisclosures
Defense Strategies
Self-Defense
Defense of Others
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Entrapment
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What Are the Most Common Reasons Drivers Get Pulled Over in Houston?
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Understanding Resisting Arrest Charges
Facing Civil Liability and Intoxication Assault Charge
Teen DWI in Texas - What Happens if You Have Another Teen in the Car?
Protest-Related Charges This Election Day
Child Endangerment: Is it Legal to Let Your Child Play Outside Alone?
Unlawful Restraint and Domestic Violence
Search and Seizures: What to Know in DWI Cases - Part 4
Search and Seizures: What to Know in DWI Cases - Part 3
Search and Seizures: What to Know in DWI Cases - Part 2
Search and Seizures: What to Know in DWI Cases
Can I Get Arrested for Being in a Riot?
Is Assaulting a Healthcare Worker a Felony?
Is Working as an Escort Legal in Texas?
Increased Penalties for Assault Against a Family Member | TX
Catalytic Converter Theft Drops Due to Harsher Penalties
What Happens in Houston with a Federal Arrest Warrant (Part Three)
What Happens in Houston with a Federal Arrest Warrant (Part Two)
What Happens in Houston with a Federal Arrest Warrant? (Part 1)
New Texas Law Prohibits Boat Drivers from Drinking Alcohol
Intoxication Assault Conviction and Civil Liability
Intoxication Assault FAQs - Part 5
Intoxication Assault FAQs - Part 4
The "Drug-Free Zone" Enhancement Explained
Texas DWI Intoxication Assault FAQs - Part 3
Texas DWI Intoxication Assault FAQs - Part 2
Texas DWI Intoxication Assault FAQs - Part 1
What is Obstruction of the Federal Justice System?
DWI With Multiple Child Passengers - Part 7
DWI With Multiple Child Passengers Part 6
DWI With Multiple Child Passengers Part 5
DWI With Multiple Child Passengers Part 4
DWI With Multiple Child Passengers Part 3
DWI With Multiple Child Passengers - Part 2
DWI With Multiple Child Passengers - Part 1
Why Solicitation is More Serious Than Prostitution
DUI v. DWI in Texas
"Zero Tolerance": When Minors Are Deemed Under the Influence in Texas
Evading Arrest While DWI in Texas
DWI With a Child Passenger Can Affect Divorce in Houston, TX
CDL DWIs in Texas
DWI and Bad Weather in Texas
Plea Bargaining to Avoid Felonies
Can I Get a DWI if I Was Prescribed a Drug?
Assault vs. Aggravated Assault
What to Know About Blood Draws in Texas DWI Cases
What to Know About Flying While Intoxicated in Texas
What You Need to Know About DWI Arrests on No-Refusal Weekends
What Constitutes Vehicular Assault in Texas?
Can I Face DWI Charges on My Bicycle in Texas?
Murder Charge for a Fatal DWI?
Second DWI with a Child Passenger in Texas
DWI Crash in a Rental Car: Am I on the Hook for Damages?
What Does it Take to Appeal a Case to a Higher Court?
How a DWI Can Impact Your High School or College Football Career
Why Fleeing the Scene after a DWI Crash is Never a Good Idea
When Your Family is Injured in a DWI Accident
How Can a DWI Impact Your Teaching Career?
When a Religious Leader Gets a DWI
The Dire Consequences of DWI and Street Racing in Texas
Arrested for DWI in Texas When You Weren’t Driving
When Can a Prosecutor Use Video Evidence in a DWI Case?
When a Pedestrian Dies During a DWI Crash
What Happens When a Police Officer is Arrested for DWI?
Charges for Overserving Alcohol Resulting in a DWI?
DWI While Carrying a Firearm in Texas
Arrested for DWI When You Have a High-Profile Career
What Happens When an Alleged DWI Crash Causes Property Damage?
Should You Take the Fall for a Friend?
The Fallout of Street Racing: Reckless Driving and Related Charges
Street Racing, Crashes, and Bystander Injuries
Drag Racing and the New Street Take Over Task Force in Texas
Bribing a Police Officer During a DWI: Dumb Idea
Can You Get a Texas DWI for Falling Asleep in Your Car?
Crashes from Street Racing: The Consequences of Collateral Property Damage
What Happens if Your DWI Causes Property Damage?
Why so Many Houston Holiday DWI Arrests?
Can a Bartender be Liable for a DWI?
DWI Arrests for High Profile People
DWI and Street Takeovers in Texas
Street Racing and DWI Charges in Texas
Can You Ever Legally Shoot Someone in Texas?
Arrested for DWI in Houston as a Foreign Exchange Student
Accused of a Crime While Internet Dating?
How Driving While Intoxicated Affects Reaction Time
Writing on the Internet and Domestic Violence?
Estimating Your Blood Alcohol Concentration to Avoid a Texas DWI Arrest
What is a DWI Cold Case?
The Police Didn’t See Me Behind the Wheel: DWI Defense?
DWI and a Serious Traffic Violation: Can I Face Heavier Penalties?
Is Video Evidence Allowed in Texas DWI Cases?
Can the Police Arrest Me for Reselling Weed I Bought Legally?
Is a Lower Alcohol Absorption Rate a Defense to DWI?
DWI on Federal Land in Texas
Can You Record Your Arrest with a Cell Phone in Texas?
Texas’s Gun Carry Laws: The FAQ
Online Trouble: What You Say and Do Can be Used Against You in a Court of Law
Arrested at Work in Houston
Out-of-State Cybercrime: Can I Be Prosecuted in Texas?
Domestic Violence in Texas: Can I Go to Jail for Yelling at my Partner?
What Happened? Arrested in Houston, But I Can’t Remember Anything
Can I Face Texas State and Federal Charges for the Same Crime?
First Responders and Texas DWI Arrests
DWI in a Self-Driving Car? It Can Happen
Arrests for Multiple DWIs: Lessons You Can Learn
How High is Too High for a Texas Marijuana DWI?
Winning or Losing in DWI Defense: What Are the Statistics?
Music Festival DWI Spoils a Good Time
Can Driving While on CBD Lead to an Arrest for Marijuana DWI?
Will I Lose Custody of My Kids if I’m Arrested?
Blacked Out and Don’t Remember: How It Affects Your DWI
Veterans and DWI: Are Vets at a Higher Risk of Arrest in Texas?
Arrested in Houston: Where Will the Police Hold Me?
Clearing Up Online Info about Your Texas DWI: What You Need to Know
DWI Breath Tests for Marijuana : Here, Coming, or Only Imagined?
Can Your AI Assist Contribute to a DWI Crash?
Domestic Violence in Same Sex Relationships: What You Need to Know
Bar Fight Charges in Houston
Driving Under the Influence of Psychedelic Drugs
Prior DUIs or DWIs in Another State Can Affect a Texas DWI’s Outcome
DWI Charge After Smoking Marijuana and Drinking Alcohol
Accused of Domestic Violence in Texas? Here’s Where You Can Find Help.
Texas Nightclub Crimes
DWI Charges Can Limit Your Travel
Driving Home After Drinking: Waiting It Out at the Bar or Party
Aggie Athlete’s DWI Charge Highlights DWI Risks
Arrested for a DWI While Going Through a Divorce
Houston’s Forensic Science Center Turns the Page on a Troubling Past
Can I Get a DWI After Just One Drink?
Driving While Intoxicated and Car Crashes
Doug Murphy Named Lawyer of the Year for 2023
Fighting For Your Rights During DWI Prosecution
DWI as a Professional Driver in Texas
Stopped For DWI With Kids in the Car in Texas: Expect Felony Charges
DWI While Passed Out in Your Car in Texas
Tased to Death in Texas: Some Dos and Don’ts for a DWI Stop
Assaulted in Jail After DWI Arrest
Serving in the Military: Arrested for DWI in Texas
Fleeing the Jurisdiction: Why Running Won’t Keep You Out of Trouble in Texas
Can You Face a Civil Lawsuit After a DWI Arrest in Texas?
Outside Influences on Drinking Decisions
Can an Air Freshener Lead to a Texas DWI Arrest?
Stops for Minor Violations in Texas: Do They Work?
DWI Arrest When You’re Seriously Injured
DWI Doesn’t Have to Be a Dead End
When Can Police Test You for Drugs & Alcohol in Texas?
Felony Murder Charge after a Fatal DWI
Predicting Designer Drugs in Texas
Lost in Texas Jails: How an Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Help
Prescription Drug Laws in Texas
Faulty Field Tests Can’t Prove a DWI
Fentanyl-Spiked Drugs Complicate Prosecution
Texas Drug Laws Strictly Regulate Opioids
The Perils of Selling Drugs to Minors
Portable Breath Test Devices at DWI Arrest
A Terribly Unfortunate DWI Booking Death
Charges for Evading a DWI Arrest
Austin’s Year Long “No Refusal” Program: Part 1
Austin’s Year Long “No Refusal” Program: PART TWO
Texas Holiday Crash Statistics May Lead to Heavier DWI Enforcement
The Current State of Delta 8 THC Products
Arrested for DWI with Multiple Open DWIs
Lab Errors in a Texas DWI
Civil Lawsuits and DWI Charges
Holiday Enforcement of Houston DWIs
Officer Credibility Affects DWI Charges
Houston DWI after a 911 Call
Texas DWIs and Sleeping in Your Car
Swapping Seats after a DWI Stop
Facing a DWI with a Child in the Car in Texas
Bodycam Footage in a DWI Arrest
Police Officers Can Commit DWI, Too
Criminal History Influences DWI Results
A DWI Arrest, Release, Repeat Cycle?
Murder Versus Intoxication Manslaughter
Houston Police DWI Training
Houston DWIs and Blood Drug Toxicology
High Profile DWIs in Texas
Recall of Blood-Test Tubes Raises Another DWI Defense
Texas Fines for DWI
Assumed Intoxication in Texas
Out of State DUI Conviction
The Root Cause of Multiple DWIs
Psychological Trauma of a Fatal DWI Accident
Interstate DWI Laws: What Happens if I Get a DWI Outside of Texas?
DWI in a Rental Vehicle
Field Sobriety Tests and Injured Officers in a DWI Arrest
DWI Arrest Impacting Your Job
Rearrest on Bond Violation While Awaiting Trial on a DWI Charge
Click It or Ticket Enforcement: Can You Get a DWI?
DWI Charge from an Unsafe Roadway
Why Was I Pulled Over?
Drinking While Boating Can Be an Offense
DWI Resulting in Death: Possible Charges
Public Figures, Special Privileges, and DWI Arrest
No Refusal for DWI Stops
Underage Texas DWI & DUI Stops
DWI and First Responder Careers
Sleeping One’s Way into a DWI Arrest
DWI Probation and Heightened Scrutiny
Blood Tests for Texas DWI
Property Damage During a Texas DWI
When a School Employee Faces a DWI Charge
When a DWI Arrest Catalyzes Change
Your Words Can Make Your Misdemeanor a Felony
Property Damage and Texas DWIs
Why DWIs May Be on the Rise in 2021
When a Public Official Faces a DWI
A Special Prosecutor Avoids Special Treatment
Defending DWI Charges in Mass Arrests
DWI Jail Credit for Time Served
Police Officer Fired for DWI Conviction
Pasture Crash Shows How DWI Can Involve Multiple Charges
When a Single DWI Conviction Ruins One’s Life
Officer Down: DWI That Harms a Police Officer
What Contributes to Very Long DWI Sentences
Better Ways than Drinking and Driving
Vince Young and Texas Football: Redemption Beyond the DWI
DWI-Related Charges When Multiple People Suffer Accident Injuries
Resisting Arrest After a Texas DWI Stop is a Bad Idea
Spring Break DWIs in Texas
DWI When a Child is Injured
Rollover Accident Resulting in DWI Charge
Violence or Additional Crimes With a DWI
Icy Weather Contributing to a DWI Charge
First-Responder Injury or Property Damage During a DWI Arrest
Determined Veteran Reverses DWI Deportation Part II: A Short Road Back
What Marijuana Legalization Would Mean for a Texas DWI Arrest
Avoid Streaming a DWI Violation
Civil Liability in a DWI-Involved Accident
Intoxication, Open Containers, and Texas Blood Search Warrants: What Are Your Rights?
A Pandemic Release Awaiting DWI Trial?
Multiple DWI Convictions Can Lead to Serious Jail Time in Texas
When a Police Officer or Military Member Faces a DWI Charge
Determined Veteran Reverses DWI Deportation Part I: A Long Road Out
When a DWI Arrest Takes a SWAT Team
DWI and Damaging Public Property
Dangerous Highways Lead to DWI Arrests
A Texas DWI Charge Is No Happy Holiday
Why History Matters in a DWI Charge
A Fatal DWI
Driver Reactions Complicate a 3rd DWI
When a Judge Faces a DWI Charge
Reversing a DWI Expunction: Can Prosecutors Do That?!
A Drunk-and-Drugged DWI Study
Fame Is No Defense to a DWI Charge
Avoid Turning a DWI into Other Charges
When a Passenger Dies Relating to DWI
When the Holidays Bring the Worst: A Fatality-Related DWI Charge
Righting a Wrong-Way DWI
Evading Arrest—How It Impacts a DWI
A Bribe Is Always a Bad Idea, Even in a DWI
Biggest Texas DWI Stories of 2020
Implementing DWI Deferred Adjudications
DWIs Involving Injury to a Cop
DWI Technologies Advance
When You Need Medical Attention After a DWI Arrest
DWIs—Special Considerations for Public Figures
DWIs—Factors That Result in Enhanced Penalties
DWI and Social Media: The TikTok Video You Don’t Want to go Viral
When a DWI Includes a Car Accident
How Evading Arrest for a DWI in Texas Can Have Compounding Ramifications
A DWI’s Impact on Running for Elected Office
The Physical Impacts of a DWI Arrest
How a DWI Can Affect More than Just Your Driving
18-Wheeler Flies Over Ramp In Alleged DWI Accident
Houston-Area DWIs During COVID
How to Handle a Second, Third, or Fourth DWI Arrest
Additional Factors Could Influence the Seriousness of Your DWI Charge in Texas
What Happens When a Driver Gets a DWI with a Child in the Car?
The Impact of Property Damage on a DWI Conviction
The Far-Reaching Impacts of Intoxication Manslaughter in Texas
Doug Murphy Named 2021 Lawyer of the Year for Houston DWI Defense
How You Can Rebound from a DWI in Texas
COVID-19 Shuts Down Texas, but Not DWI Arrests
The Professional Consequences of a Texas DWI
Special Legal Concerns Relating to Truck-Involved DWIs
What Does a DWI Mean for Someone with A Professional License?
DWI, Car Crashes, and Injuries
Texas Police Ramp Up DWI Enforcement Efforts
Texas Prosecutors Work to Reverse Wrongful Convictions
Don’t Mess with Texas DWIs on Labor Day
What If You Face DWI Charges While Injured?
Texas Motorcycle DWIs
Professional Athletes and DWI
Driving the Wrong Way While Intoxicated
Third or More DWI Arrest? Your Situation Just Got More Complicated
Complications when More than One Family Member Face DWI Charges
Man Gets Fished Out of a Lake, Then Charged with DWI
Not Every Car Chase is High Speed
Texas DWI Arrests Increased After Bars Reopened, Data Shows
What Happens when Both Drivers in a Collision are Suspected of DWI?
Could Modern Technology Eliminate DWI?
Officers Can’t Pull You Over Without a Good Reason
What If My DWI Court Date Is Delayed Due to COVID-19?
Farm Equipment DWI in Texas
Bad Cover-Ups for DWI, and Why They Don’t Work
Are DWI Penalties More Severe with a Child in the Car?
Can a Panic Attack Prompt a False DWI Arrest?
Can a Keto Diet Lead to a DWI?
Bizarre Texas DUI’s
Habitual Felony DWI
Texas Man Serving Short DWI Sentence Dies in Prison of COVID-19
Atlanta Police Officer Held to Account in Shooting
Texas Law Enforcement Cracks Down on July 4 DWIs
Three Types of Expert Witnesses That Can Be Useful in a DWI Case
How Texas DWIs Have Changed Under Lockdown
What Happens When Cops Drink & Drive?
Legal Lessons from Go Topless Jeep Weekend in Crystal Beach
When Your DWI Damages Someone Else’s Property
Houston Teenager Facing Intoxication Assault Charges After Hit and Run Crash
DWI Arrests in Houston Spike after COVID-19 Lockdown Ends
Texas Teenager Arrested for DWI after Police Chase, Crash
When is DWI Evidence Not Admissible in Texas?
Can Police Use Field Sobriety Tests in a Boating While Intoxicated Investigation?
Will Saliva Testing Lead to Accurate THC Readings in Future DWI Drugs Cases?
Naked Man Arrested for DWI in Houston after Allegedly Passing Out Behind the Wheel
Do False Positive Readings Occur With Ignition Interlock Devices?
Houston Man Accused of Fleeing the Scene After Fatal Accident
Department of Justice Takes Action against Texas-Based Coronavirus Vaccine Hoax Website
Increased Allegations of Domestic Abuse During Coronavirus
Can Honey Buns Cause a False Positive During a Breathalyzer Test?
Could You Get Denied Bail in a Houston DWI Case?
What Happens in Houston When Charged with a DWI while in Possession of a Weapon?
When does a Prostitution Sting become Entrapment in Houston?
Using Private Security Camera Footage of your DWI Arrest at Trial
Can the Police Arrest Me for DWI at a Public Health Checkpoint?
Harris County Announces the Release of 1,000 Inmates Due to Coronavirus Fears
Is It Entrapment if Police Target Patrons Leaving a Bar?
Four Factors to Consider When Facing a DWI Charge During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Texas Man Faces 15 Years in Prison for 17th DWI Conviction
An Example of What Not to Do in Houston, TX to Avoid a DWI Arrest
How Body Camera Footage Could Strengthen Your DWI Defense
Study: Sixteen Percent of Houston DWI Arrests involve PCP Use
How Fast Will You Reach the BAC legal limit?
Feds Execute Large Scale Drug Raid in West Texas
Can a DWI Interfere with Your College Application?
Can the Keto Diet Cause a Positive Breathalyzer Test?
Can I Face the Maximum Sentence for First-Offense DWI?
How long does it take for your BAC to drop?
Harris County Man Charged with Intoxication Manslaughter While on Bond for DWI
State Adopts Camera Requirement for Interlock Devices
Three Defenses that Could Beat a Prostitution Charge in Houston
Ex-Cowboy McFadden Sentenced to Jail for DWI
Texas Doctor Faces Federal Charges over $470,000 in Alleged Kickbacks
DWI and Its Impact on DACA Status
How Bitcoin is Used in Money Laundering Cases
WWE Superstar Jimmy Uso Acquitted on DWI Charges
Fraud Blamed for Hundreds of Defective Breathalyzers
Texas Woman Arrested for DWI After Crashing into House
Sixth DWI Conviction Results in 25-year Sentence for Brazos County Man
New York Man Arrested for DWI While Sleeping in his Car
Is the Romberg Balance Test Accurate?
Can Possessing a Gun Impact a Houston DWI Arrest?
Can Houston Police Arrest Me for a Texas DWI after the Fact?
Can The Police Arrest me for DWI On Private Property?
Mother Charged with Felony Murder in Harris County after Fatal DWI Crash
Three DWI Myths That Might Surprise You
Is a DWI Attorney Worth It If I Think I am Guilty?
The Surprising Dangers of an Ignition Interlock Device
The Problems with Walk and Turn Sobriety Tests
Texas DWI Convictions and Law School
Are Personal Breathalyzers Accurate Enough to Prevent a DWI in Houston?
Occupational Licenses & Texas DWI Arrests: What to Know
Pantless Man Arrested for DWI in Arlington
Will a Houston DWI Affect a Green Card Application?
Are DWI Checkpoints Legal in Texas?
Can an Energy Drink Give a False Positive on a Breathalyzer?
Can I Refuse to take Field Sobriety Tests?
Stomach Yeast can Cause a False Positive on a Breath Test
How Do I Find My Car after an Arrest for DWI or Other Crime in Houston?
Newsworthy Example of Why DWI Arrests When Suspect Not Driving Are Bad Arrests
Can You Be Arrested for DWI after Passing Field Sobriety Tests?
Houston Man Could Face Life in Prison Following Fifth DWI Arrest
Has Utah's Lowered BAC Limit to.05% Been Worth It?
Texas Reverses Course on Deferred Adjudication in DWI Cases
Can You Be Charged with DWI on Horseback in Texas?
Two Drivers Arrested for DWI in Two Crashes at the same Houston Accident Scene
There have been more than 10,000 DWI Arrests in Harris County So Far This Year
College Station Phlebotomist Arrested for a Texas DWI
Researchers Claim to Have Developed Marijuana Breathalyzer
'Inaccurate' Police Testimony Results in Dismissal of 60 Cases
'Sober' Designated Uber Driver Arrested for DWI in Montgomery County
Texas has a new Beer-to-Go Law: Will it Impact the DWI Rate?
Why You Should Never Plead Guilty to DWI at Arraignment
Former Houston Texan QB Arrested for DWI
Houston PD Cracks Down on Illegal Street Racing
Driver Arrested for DWI after Interfering with Fire Department & Failing Field Sobriety Test
The Impact of a DWI on Your Travel Plans
Houston Man Charged with Felony Murder after DWI-Related Fatality
Houston Man Arrested for DWI with One-Year-Old Passenger
Houston PD Officer Charged with Felony Murder Following Botched Drug Raid
Did Texas Accidentally Legalize Marijuana?
Seventeen-Year-Old Charged with Murder after Filming Crime Scene with SnapChat
What happens when an airline pilot is accused of drinking on the job?
Harris County Recently Approved Landmark Changes to Cash Bail System
Company Claims to Have Developed a Breathalyzer for Marijuana
Supreme Court in Position to Rein in Police Abuse of Consent Searches in DWI Cases
Seatbelts & Intoxication Assault versus Intoxication Manslaughter in Houston, TX
Robert Kraft Fights Solicitation Charge by Challenging Sneak-and-Peek Warrant
Prosecutors Threaten to Release Footage of Mr. Kraft
Officers in Botched Drug Raid Retire, Stand to Collect Pension
Actor Charged With 2 DWI Counts for Same Incident
Houston High Schooler Facing Charges after Drugs and Gun Found in Backpack
Why Hemp Products Are Suddenly Everywhere in Houston
Fatal Accident on Katy Freeway Leads to Intoxication Manslaughter Charge
Intoxicated Assault and Manslaughter Charges for DWI Crash Involving Lyft Car
Excessive Penalties for Intoxication Assault Involving a Police Officer
Identical Penalties for Fatal DWI Crashes and Those that Lead to a Coma
No Dram Shop Charges for Bars After Fatal DWI Crash
Investigation Uncovers History of Houston Officer's Shoddy Evidence in Drug Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court's Last Statement on DWI Law: Birchfield v. North Dakota
Six Felony DWI Charges Filed Nearly a Year After Accident
DWI Law and the Six Exceptions to the Warrant Requirement
MADD Leader Claims Marijuana is 'Leading Cause' of Fatal Crashes
Police Sting Leads to Online Solicitation of a Minor Charges
Informant Behind Botched Houston Drug Raid Gone; Officer On Leave
Ex-NFL Star Vince Young Arrested for DWI
Suspect Drags Officer and Reveals Overprotection of Police
Man arrested for DWI Faces Ninth Charge
Houston Officer's Fake Evidence in Drug Case Attracting FBI Investigation
Implied Consent Laws and How They Got Out of Hand
DWI Suspect Bites Officer's Ear, But Is That the Whole Story?
U.S. Supreme Court Accepts DWI Case
New DWI Case Highlights Privacy Concerns in Breath and Blood Tests
Police Union's Aggressive Statements After Botched Drug Bust Make Things Worse
Consequences aren't just Criminal in Nature--Implications of a DWI Conviction
Poking Holes in Field Sobriety Tests--Identifying the Tests' Weaknesses
New Harris County Sheriff Initiative Expected to Increase Traffic Stops
DWI Charges and The Fourth Amendment
Can an Anonymous Tip Justify a DWI Stop in Harris County?
How to Know if Your Traffic Stop in Houston was Unlawful
Thirty-nine Felony DWI Arrests in Montgomery County in December
DWI with a Commercial Driver's License
Holiday Season Brings High Number of DWI Arrests in Houston
Facebook Post Helps Prosecutors Build Case Against Intoxication Assault Suspect
Refusing and Challenging Blood Alcohol Tests in Texas DWI Cases
Study Shows Increase in Drinking and Driving Among Veterans
Laredo Woman Arrested for Drinking and Driving and Fleeing
Killeen Woman Sentenced to Three Years Probation for DWI, Fleeing
Sunland Park Man Guilty of Intoxication Manslaughter
Bexar County Deputy Resigns Following DWI Arrest
Montgomery County to Increase DWI Patrols Over the Holidays
Houston Public Affairs Officer Arrested for DWI
Bartenders Charged After Teen Arrested for Intoxication Manslaughter
Sugar Land Man Sentenced to Probation for First Texas DWI
Police On Alert for DWI This Thanksgiving
Texas Man Sentenced to 55 Years for Fatal DWI Accident
Off-Duty Houston Police Officer Arrested on Suspicion of DWI
Suspected Texas DWI Commercial Truck Driver Attempts to Evade Police with Family in Tow
Woman Arrested in Houston for DWI Had BAC Three Times the Legal Limit
Houston Firefighter Arrested for DWI After Off-Duty Crash
Houston Mother Arrested on Suspicion of DWI With Children
Houston Father Suspected of DWI For Involvement in Fatal Crash
Dangers of Lowering the Legal Limit to.05 Percent
Harris County Police Arrest Man for DWI with BAC 2.5 Times the Legal Limit
Texas Father Charged with Intoxication Manslaughter for Death of Son
Houston Police Officer Arrested for DWI After 7 Mile Pursuit
Houston Driver Facing Criminal DWI Charges After Fatal Motorcycle Accident
Old DWI Arrest Comes Back to Haunt Politician Seeking Election
Nine Arrested in Houston for DWI With a Child
Galveston County Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for DWI
Houston Man Arrested for DWI After Out-of-State Accident
Veteran METRO Bus Driver Charged with Felony in Death of Pedestrian
Humble, TX Man Arrested for DWI After Driving Against Traffic
Bartenders Charged in Connection with Intoxication Manslaughter
Texas Lab Mistakenly Mails Blood Sample to a Defense Attorney
UT Volleyball Standout Gets Her Day in Texas Court
Off-Duty Houston Cop Arrested for DWI with Children Present
HPD Arrests 54 for Alcohol-Related Felonies in Month of August
Harris County Deputy Faces DWI, Property Damage Charges
Police Arrest 982 Drivers During Montgomery County DWI Crackdown
What Are No Refusal Weekends?
Houston Felony DWI Arrests Spike in August
Construction Worker Dies in Tragic Forklift Accident
How Your Phone Could Land You in Jail for a Year or More
Pearland Police 'Officer of the Year' Arrested for DWI in Brazoria County
Forced Blood & Urine Draws in DWI or DUI Cases Are Not Always Reasonable
Boating While Intoxicated (BWI), Boating Under the Influence (BUI) at Lake Conroe
32 Years In Prison With No Conviction
Warrant Needed To See A Defendant's Text Messages
Tracking Technology Can Find A Suspect Within A Few Feet
Police Need A Warrant To Search Cell Phone
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Affirmative Defenses to Federal Crime Charges
Bicycle DWI
The Impact of a Federal Crime on Business Licenses and Certifications
Loss of Civil Rights After a Federal Crime Conviction
Counteracting MADD's Undue Influence on Individual DWI Cases
Domestic Violence Under Quarantine
DWIs on I-45
DWI and the Discovery Process
Violated Probation With DWI
DWI Arrest Based on THC Delta 10 CBD
DWI Arrest for THC Gummies or Vape Pen Use
ATVs and Off-Road DWI
DWI Blood Search Warrants
How Much is Car Insurance With a DWI in Houston?
Violated Parole With DWI
DWI Defense for Professional Athletes
DWI on Federal Property
DWI in the Armed Forces
DWI Jury Trials
DWI While in Drug or Alcohol Treatment
DWI While on Trial for DWI
DWIs in the Vicinity of Texas Medical Center
DWIs on the I-610 Loop
DWIs on US 59 / I-69
Federal Crimes Defense Strategies
Alibi Defense in Federal Cases
False Statements in Federal Drug Crime Cases
Federal Collateral Consequences
Venue in Federal Courts
Outrageous Government Conduct
Vindictive Prosecution
Federal Sentencing
Federally Imposed Occupational Restrictions
What Impact Does a Criminal Record Have on Federal Sentencing?
Special Federal Crimes Defenses
Specific Intent Defenses to Federal Crime Charges
Glossary of Texas DWI Terms
Social Media and DWI Defense
Find a Houston DWI Arrestee
I-10 and Wayside Issues in Fatality-Involved DWI
I Was Arrested for DWI in Texas While on Vacation
No Refusal Weekend
Prescription Drug Fraud
Probation vs. Jail and Fighting DWI Charges
What if I Was Forced Into Prostitution?
Rental Car DWI
Schedule I Controlled Substances
Schedule II Controlled Substances
Schedule III Controlled Substances
Schedule IV Controlled Substances
Schedule V Controlled Substances
Selling Drugs at a School
Texas Drug Free Zones
Texas DWI Laws: Know Your Rights
Texas DWI While Operating a Golf Cart
Texas Penal Code and DWI
Prostitution Across State Lines
The Five Elements of Intoxication Assault
Video Evidence and DWI
DWI CDL
Why Is Prostitution a Felony in Texas?
Why Should I Hire a Lawyer When the Court Appointed One for Me?
DWI FAQs
Can a DWI Case Be Dismissed if There Was No Miranda Warning?
Can a Texas DWI Warrant Be Served Out of State?
Can I Be Charged With DWI if I Blow Below the Legal Limit?
Can I Be Charged With DWI if No One Saw Me Driving?
Can I Choose Between a Breath or Blood Test After a DWI Arrest?
Can I Drive After Being Arrested for DWI in Texas?
Can I Face Additional Criminal Charges for a Handgun in My Vehicle During a DWI Arrest?
Can I Face Civil Liability When Charged With Intoxication Assault?
Can I Get in Trouble for My Kid's DWI?
Can I Get My DWI Arrest Expunged in Texas?
Can I Move Out of State After a Texas DWI Arrest?
Can I Negotiate a Plea Bargain in My DWI Case?
Can I Receive an Early Termination of Probation for DWI?
Can You Get a Texas DWI in a Self-Driving Vehicle?
How a Felony DWI Can Affect Your Immigration Status
How Bad Is a Texas DWI?
How Can a Texas DWI Case Can Be Won?
How Can I Defend Myself in a DWI Case in Texas?
How Can I Get My Vehicle Back After a DWI Impound?
How Do Police Reports Affect a DWI Case?
How Long Does a DWI Stay on My Record?
How Motions to Suppress Work in Texas DWI Cases
How Much Will a DWI Lawyer Cost Me in Houston, Texas?
How Soon Should I Call a Lawyer About DWI Charges?
How to Beat a DWI in Houston
How to Calculate Bail for a DWI in Houston
How to Calculate Your BAC After a DWI Arrest
I Was Arrested in Texas for DWI. What Evidence Can Be Used Against Me?
Is DWI a Felony in Texas?
Is DWI in Texas a Felony or Misdemeanor?
Is Victim Restitution Required in a DWI Case?
Should I Hire a DWI Attorney or Use a Court-Appointed Lawyer?
Should I Tell My Boss About My DWI Arrest?
Six Common Misconceptions About Texas DWI Cases
What Can You Do if a Friend or Family Member is Arrested for DWI?
What Constitutional Issues Can Affect DWI Pre-Trial and Trial Defense?
What Could Cause Poor Performance in a Field Sobriety Test?
What Do Officers Watch for During a DWI Traffic Stop?
What Happens to My LTC and Gun if I am Arrested for DWI in Texas?
What if I Was Arrested for DWI on Private Property?
What if I Was Charged With DWI in Texas but the Case Has Not Yet Been Filed?
What Is Probable Cause, and How Does it Affect My DWI Case?
What Is Reasonable Suspicion for a Texas DWI Stop?
What Is the Booking Process for a Houston DWI Arrest?
What Is the Statute of Limitations for DWI in Texas?
What Should I Do When Awaiting Blood Test Results After a DWI Arrest?
When Are DWI Bond Condition Programs Available?
When Can a DWI Be Dismissed in Texas?
Will Child Protective Services Become Involved After a DWI With a Child Passenger?
Will My Car Be Impounded if I Am Arrested for DWI?
Will My Drivers License Be Suspended at the Same Time as a DWI Arrest?
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