Getting sentenced to probation following a conviction for DWI or a guilty plea can be a great alternative to a jail sentence. But probation is far from an easy ride. The terms of probation as a DWI sentence can be onerous, and if you are accused of violating a...
Could a sober person fail field sobriety testing?
A routine element of many DWI traffic stops in Texas is the Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST), in which a police officer instructs a person suspected of drunk driving to perform a number of physical tasks. Most field sobriety tests involve three elements:...
Why drivers can be at greater risk for a DWI as they get older
As people are living longer and remaining active and independent for many of those years, there are more drivers on the road who are in their senior years. That can be a very positive thing. However, some troubling trends have emerged over the past couple of decades....
What are the consequences of a drug crime conviction in Texas?
A drug crime conviction can have long-lasting and far-reaching consequences years down the line. It goes into your criminal record and can affect several aspects of your life even after you have served your sentence. For instance, your relationships with family and...
