Category: DWI Drunk Driving
DWI Lawyer Kevin Bennett Discusses The Punishment For The First Offense DWI In Austin
Austin DWI Attorney Clarifies, What Is The Punishment For The First DWI In Texas? “My first advice to any person or any client is to NOT drive a vehicle after drinking,” states Kevin Bennett, considered the best DWI attorney in Austin, Texas. “If you are not driving then you won’t be arrested on a drunk…
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New DWI Law Gives First-Time Offenders a Chance to Seal Their Records
New DWI Law Gives First-Time Offenders a Chance to Seal Their Records Texas, unfortunately, has garnered an infamous reputation for harsh driving while intoxicated (DWI) laws. However, a newly passed bill known as HB 3582 might ease some of the issues DWI offenders face post-conviction. The state of Texas now allows first-time DWI offenders to…
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Can I Get Probation for a DWI
Probation and DWI Charges For many people who are arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) for the first time, the dominant concern about appearing in court is the threat of being sentenced to jail time. Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 42A.052 establishes that when an alleged offender is convicted or enters a plea of…
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No Refusal Weekends
What Is a No Refusal Weekend? During certain holidays or major events, many law enforcement agencies will advertise so-called “No Refusal Weekends,” drunk driving prevention efforts in which motorists are told that they cannot refuse chemical testing requests. Police officers may be authorized to conduct forced blood draws during these weekends when alleged offenders do…
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Increase in Drugged DWI
Drug DWIs Are On the Rise in Texas In April 2017, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.org) released a comprehensive update of their 2015 report about drug use on our nation’s roadways, “Drug Impaired Driving: A Guide for States.” The report highlighted the first time that the…
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What Happens If This Is My Second DWI?
Second DWI Charges in Texas Many people who have been arrested for their first driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense in Texas hope that their lack of a prior criminal record will be a mitigating factor that convinces prosecutors to reduce the criminal charge. A person is not afforded this luxury when he or she is…
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Getting a DWI Reduced
Reducing DWI Charges in Texas The term “wet reckless” typically refers to a reckless driving offense that was originally charged as a driving while intoxicated (DWI) arrest. Wet reckless charges are often the result of plea bargaining between a prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney. While guilty pleas are more common in cases that have…
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Sealing DWI Convictions in Austin Texas
First-Time DWI Offenders Get Second-Chance New Texas Bill, House Bill 3016, was recently signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbot, allowing individuals with certain nonviolent criminal convictions to have those convictions sealed from their records. The new “second chance” law, as it is being called, is a drastic step forward for Texas citizens, especially…
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Tips to Avoid DWI Arrest during SXSW
How to Avoid a DWI Arrest during SXSW South by Southwest (SXSW) is an event that is synonymous with the city of Austin. Locals and tourists from across the nation flock to the nine-day annual event, which showcases interactive media, music festivals, and conference. SXSW is perfectly scheduled during Spring Break and attracts a large…
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Driving While Intoxicated Law in Texas
DWI Laws in Texas Driving While Intoxicated is defined under Texas Penal Code Section 49.04. In most cases, DWI is classified as a Class B Misdemeanor under Texas law. However, depending on the circumstances, a DWI case can be enhanced to a Class A Misdemeanor or even a felony. Even a first time arrest for…
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