DWI Arrest Procedures

Texas DWI FAQ, Part 1: How Many Drinks Does It Take to Get to .08 BAC?

In Texas, the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, is 0.08 percent (this may change if the National…

8 years ago

DWI With a Child in the Car? You Could Be Charged with Child Abuse

Texas takes drunk driving very seriously. Our state has consistently held the record for highest number of drunk driving-related deaths,…

8 years ago

Can I Be Charged with DWI in Texas If I Am Below 0.08 BAC?

The legal limit for a person’s blood alcohol concentration while driving is .08, meaning that if you are driving and…

8 years ago

Can I Refuse to Consent to a Portable Breath Test?

Texas’ implied consent laws state that drivers who are lawfully arrested by officers with probable cause as to the driver’s…

8 years ago

Can a Police Officer Search My Trunk without a Warrant?

Under the Fourth Amendment, unlawful search and seizure is illegal. Police are required to have probable cause to conduct a…

8 years ago

Can the Police Arrest Me, Even When I Passed a Field Sobriety Test?

So, the worst happened. You see those ominous sirens in your window and that sinking feeling comes over you. The…

8 years ago

Four Things That Can Influence Your BAC Level

So, you’re out with a few friends and you’ve only had a few drinks. You feel fine—great, even! And you…

8 years ago

The Police Lied to Me! Is That Even Legal?

The biggest myth about police is that they can’t lie to you. For example, people believe that if they’re dealing…

8 years ago

Can I Get a DWI for Trying to Sleep It Off in My Car?

When you think of a DWI charge, you usually assume someone is driving a car while, you know, drunk. However,…

8 years ago

When is It Legal for Police to Search Your Car?

It is absolutely terrifying when you see sirens flash in your rearview. You may instantly feel on edge, even when…

8 years ago

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