How Being Charged with a DWI Affects You
Driving while intoxicated in Texas is defined as operating a motor vehicle with a blood-alcohol concentration of .08% or higher. DWI is a very common occurrence not just in Texas but all over the United States. According to MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), in...
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4 Things You Need to Do If You Have Been Arrested for a DWI
Drinking and driving is the most common crime committed in the United States today. It has been reported that if all people who have said they have driven while under the influence were given their own state, they would live in the fifth most populated state in the...
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Seven Types of Cases a Civil Litigation Lawyer Handles
There are a lot of things to remember, and a lot of things to look for, when you need a lawyer. On top of all that, there are a lot of different types of lawyers. The kinds of cases they handle covers a wide range of possibilities. A civil litigation lawyer is one who...
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Driving Drowsy: Why Is It Such A Big Issue?
Substances other than alcohol are involved in 18% of car accident deaths. But it isn't always a substance that causes reckless driving. Sometimes it's a lack of sleep. According to AAA, drowsy driving plays a role in eight times more severe accidents than the federal...
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The Holidays Are Coming! If You Choose to Drink Consider This
Driving home after a party, get together, dinner, or date can be a bad idea if you have been consuming alcoholic beverages. It is hard to make an informed decision sometimes. What if you think you are OK to drive but then you get behind the wheel only to...
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3 Steps You Should Take After Being Arrested for a DWI
Being arrested for a DWI can be scary, overwhelming, and you may have no clue what you need to do next. And while this is sure to be an extremely stressful time in your life, it's important to act quickly and appropriately. There are a lot of steps that...
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If You’re Arrested For DWI This Holiday Season, Here’s What You Need To Know
In 2016, Texas led the nation in traffic fatalities numbering 3,776. About 25% of those deaths involved a driver with a blood alcohol content of 0.15% or higher; nearly twice the legal limit. As autumn picks up, we're coming toward the holiday season. With...
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When A DWI Is A Felony In Texas
A charge of driving while intoxicated (DWI) carries different consequences in different states across the United States. In Texas, your third DWI conviction is considered a third-degree felony, not your first or second. Some other special circumstances can...
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3 Tips For Finding The Right Personal Injury Lawyer
When you've been injured in an accident, it can be difficult to figure out what to do next. But when an injury has prevented you from working, it's crucial to figure out your next steps. And if your injury was caused by the carelessness of another person,...
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A Quick Guide to Common Practice Areas for Lawyers
If you collected all of the laws on the books even in just one state or county today, you'd have a very large pile of paper. That's why the typical lawyer's office looks like a library. Obviously no one person can be a master of every tiny piece of law,...
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