If you’re pulled over by a Houston police officer on suspicion of DWI, the officer will make a number of demands of you. Some of these demands you should comply with, and some of them you shouldn’t. Any evidence that the officer obtains in violation of the state or federal constitution cannot be used against…
Houston applies the DWI/DUI laws of the state of Texas, and the answer to the question of how much you can drink without falling afoul of the law is more complex than it appears on the surface. In the case of alcohol, Texas measures intoxication by Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) – the percentage of ethanol…
The short answer to this question is “yes”. The officer will likely have a dashboard camera as well as a body camera. You will be continuously subject to video and audio recording from the time the officer turns of his lights (and perhaps even before that). The recording could turn out to be crucial evidence…
In 2016, most middle school, high school and college students have accepted that Wikipedia is the new encyclopedia. No longer is it the case that students go to the library to look up information on the Encyclopedia Britannica. In fact, the Britannica is almost fully digital these days. With so much information being accessed on…
DWI breath, urine and blood tests are used to detect the presence of intoxicants such as alcohol, prescription medications or narcotics in the blood of a driver suspected of DWI. Such tests are legal in Texas as well as other states. The question of whether or not you can refuse to consent to a DWI…
Anyone who has ever witnessed a bar fight knows that the consumption of alcohol reduces inhibitions and encourages violent behavior. Consequently, violence against police officers is particularly likely to occur during a DWI arrest. The Houston Police Department (HPD) has issued a written policy for police handling of violent DWI suspects. If you have been…
Texas DWI Details In the state of Texas, driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges are calculated through the use of your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Your BAC level can be based on the amount of drinks you’ve had, your gender, and your body weight. It determines whether you are too intoxicated to operate a motor vehicle.…
Operating a vehicle in Texas without the minimum amount of liability insurance coverage is illegal. Safety Responsibility 22 or SR-22 is a document that is prepared by an insurance company that confirms that a driver has auto insurance. It’s important to note that the SR-22 is evidence that a driver has an insurance policy rather…
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