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...
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...
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 see the...
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 should...
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 it...
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 enhance...
