Monthly Archives: July 2017
What are DWI Penalties in Texas?
DWI penalties in Texas vary depending on whether you are being charged with a misdemeanor or a felony, whether it’s a first or a second DWI (if it is a misdemeanor), and what your blood alcohol concentration was when you were arrested. If you are arrested for DWI and it is your first offense… Read More »
Should you hire a cheap DWI lawyer?
That depends on what you mean by cheap. If your only criteria is price you can definitely find a cheap DWI lawyer in Houston. Call around and you will likely find a wide range of pricing on legal fees. The problem with that strategy is that going cheap does not necessarily mean getting value…. Read More »
Can I get my DWI arrest expunged?
Here’s a question that comes up a lot. You were arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. Now your case has been disposed and you are wondering if you can get your DWI expunged. The short answer is yes, but only under certain circumstances. If your DWI is dismissed in the interest of justice… Read More »
No Refusal Weekends
No refusal weekends are in effect this July 4th all over Texas. Simply put, this means that you cannot refuse a sample of your breath or blood if you are suspected of of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI in Texas.) Not that long ago, a suspect could refuse to submit to a breath test when… Read More »
Can I get deferred adjudication for DWI in Texas?
In Texas, the answer is no. Deferred adjudication is a way for some people charged with a crime to avoid a conviction. They are placed on probation, and they enter a plea of guilty but the judge defers a finding of guilt. And if the defendant (the person charged with the crime) successfully completes… Read More »