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What is a DWI Specialist?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION WHAT IS A DWI SPECIALIST? Gary Trichter – 1st DWI Specialist In State Of Texas...

What is an expunction and why should I get one?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION WHAT IS AN EXPUNCTION? An expunction is a legal mechanism to remove all information about...

What is the DWI Drugged Driving Myth?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION DRUGGED DRIVING MYTH There are many myths surrounding the DWI laws in Texas. Criminal attorneys...

What is the Blood and Breath Testing Myth?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Blood and Breath Testing Myth As discussed earlier this series, there are many intricacies involved...

5 steps in your DWI arrest: Now what happens?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION 5 STEPS IN YOUR DWI ARREST Getting arrested for DWI in Texas may be one...

What is the Difference Between Impaired Driving and Drunk Driving?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Impaired driving and drunk driving In Texas, there is a difference between impaired driving and...

How a DWI affect gun ownership in Texas

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION HOW A DWI AFFECTS GUN OWNERSHIP https://youtu.be/3x3mCOjw5p4 How a DWI and drug conviction affect your...

Are there Texas DWI immigration consequences associated with a DWI conviction?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Are there Texas DWI immigration consequences associated with a DWI conviction? The short answer is...

How long can the state use a prior DWI convictions against me?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION How long can the state use a prior DWI convictions against me? https://youtu.be/x0NOm_zZvx8 If you...

What if I have multiple DWI cases pending?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION WHAT IF I HAVE MULTIPLE DWI CASES PENDING? https://youtu.be/J1tKoCHulQ4 If you have multiple DWI cases...

Can a passenger have an open container in a motor vehicle while it’s being driven?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Can a passenger have an open container in a motor vehicle while it’s being driven?...

What is the Intoxilyzer 9000 and associated problems?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is the Intoxilyzer 9000? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp0eUQiyACA Texas is currently replacing the Intoxilyzer 5000 EN and...

If I take a breath and/or blood test and the alcohol concentration (BAC) is .15 OR MORE, what are the ramifications?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION If I take a breath and/or blood test and the alcohol concentration (BAC) is .15...

What can cause my commercial driver’s license to be suspended?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION WHAT CAN CAUSE MY COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE BEING SUSPENDED? If you own a commercial drivers...

What is DWI probation?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION WHAT IS DWI PROBATION? https://youtu.be/xciI3dKybKMDWI probation is a contract between you and the court when...

What is intoxication manslaughter and the potential punishment?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is intoxication manslaughter and the potential punishment? https://youtu.be/1WNopl5kEZM Intoxication manslaughter is when you cause...

What is intoxication assault and its potential punishment?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is intoxication assault and its potential punishment? https://youtu.be/1WNopl5kEZM Intoxication assault is when you cause...

What is a DWI 3rd or more and the potential punishment?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION WHAT IS A DWI 3RD & PUNISHMENTS? https://youtu.be/pmjH6TQr5JM According to the State of Texas, a...

What is DWI with child and the potential punishment?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is DWI with child and the potential punishment? DWI with child passenger is a...

What is a felony DWI?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION WHAT IS A DWI FELONY? https://youtu.be/1WNopl5kEZM Felony DWI in Texas charges are very serious and...

What happens to my pilot’s license if I’m arrested for DWI?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What happens to my pilot’s license if I’m arrested for DWI? https://youtu.be/jS_LUoW6P58 DWI and pilot license...

What is BWI and the potential punishment?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is BWI and the potential punishment? BWI or boating while intoxicated is when you...

What is DWI 2nd and the potential punishment?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is DWI 2nd and the potential punishment? https://youtu.be/3mIC8GubQBI DWI 2nd is a serious charge....

What is the Loss of Normal Use Myth?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is the Loss of Normal Use Myth? The Loss of Normal Use Myth begins...

What is a portable breath test (PBT)?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is a portable breath test (PBT)? A portable breath test device, or PBT, is...

Do I have a choice to refuse to perform police field sobriety testing?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Do I have a choice to refuse to perform police field sobriety testing? Yes, you...

What special conditions are placed upon bond for DWI in Texas?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What special conditions are placed upon bond for DWI in Texas? For a first offense,...

Can Texas suspend my license if I received a DWI in another state?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Can Texas suspend my license if I received a DWI in another state? https://youtu.be/J1tKoCHulQ4 No....

What can a knowledgeable DWI attorney do for me immediately after I’ve been arrested?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What can DWI attorney do for me after arrest? https://youtu.be/J1tKoCHulQ4 A lot. A knowledgeable Houston...

What is a DWI surcharge?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is a DWI surcharge? A DWI surcharge is an administrative penalty charged by the...

If I’m arrested for DWI, when do I have an absolute right to an attorney?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION If I’m arrested for DWI, when do I have an absolute right to an attorney?...

If I refuse a breath and/or blood test, or if I’m found to have an alcohol concentration of .08 or more at the time of vehicle operation, can anything be done to prevent my license from being suspended?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION SHOULD I REFUSE THE BREATH OR BLOOD TEST? https://youtu.be/kzxqaHxKnxg Law enforcement officers can seize your...

Do I have the right to use the telephone to call an attorney for DWI assistance?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Do I have the right to use the telephone to call an attorney for DWI...

Is it legal to drive a motor vehicle while drinking an alcoholic beverage, and if not, what are the penalties?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION CAN I DRIVE WHILE DRINKING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nofEkqEQon0 No, it is not legal to be...

What is a standardized field sobriety test?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is a standardized field sobriety test? A standardized field sobriety test (SFST) is a...

Do I have a choice to refuse being videotaped?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Do I have a choice to refuse being videotaped? No, you have no right to...

What is implied consent, and do I have a choice to refuse a breath or blood test?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is implied consent, and do I have a choice to refuse a breath or...

Before I’m arrested for DWI, am I required to take a breath, blood, or urine test when requested by a police officer?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Am I required to take a breath, blood, or urine test when requested by a...

Are crimes of DWI and public intoxication (PI) in Texas different, and if so, how?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Are crimes of DWI and public intoxication (PI) in Texas different? https://youtu.be/J1tKoCHulQ4 Yes, the crimes of...

What is the debate over the Intoxilyzer 5000 EN’s accuracy and reliability?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is the debate over the Intoxilyzer 5000 EN’s accuracy and reliability? Very few law...

How accurate and reliable are the police dwi tests used to determine alcohol concentration?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION How accurate and reliable are the police dwi tests used to determine alcohol concentration? When...

Is it .08 or more when I drive or .08 or more at the time I’m tested, or both, that will make me guilty of DWI?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Is it .08 or more when I drive or .08 or more at the time...

If I take a breath and/or blood test and the alcohol concentration (BAC) is LESS THAN .08, can I still be convicted and/or lose my license?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION DWI BREATH TEST & TIME https://youtu.be/J1tKoCHulQ4 Yes. Where a DWI breath test does not show...

How can a DWI Specialist challenge the Results of a Field Sobriety Test (FST)?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION How can a DWI Specialist challenge the Results of a Field Sobriety Test (FST)? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ0JhLPC5pE...

What is a no-refusal weekend?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is a no-refusal weekend? The term “ no-refusal weekend ” is a misnomer. It...

How long will a DWI arrest or a DWI conviction in Texas stay on my record? How will it affect my automobile insurance rates?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION How long will a DWI conviction in Texas stay on my record? A DWI conviction...

What is .08 alcohol concentration?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is .08 alcohol concentration? https://youtu.be/J1tKoCHulQ4 Alcohol concentration in DWI is defined by the statute...

What is an administrative license revocation (ALR), and why is it important to have an ALR hearing?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is an administrative license revocation (ALR), and why is it important The best reason...

What does “intoxicated” mean?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What does “intoxicated” mean? You need not be drunk to be “intoxicated,” but if you...

Whose “normal mental and physical faculties” are we judged by, and what is “normal”?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What Is normal mental and physical faculties? According to the Texas DWI statute, “normal mental...

What are the penalties for driving with a suspended Texas drivers license?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What are the penalties for driving with a suspended Texas drivers license? If you have...

Do I need a lawyer to help me in a DWI prosecution and an ALR proceeding?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Do I need a lawyer to help me in a DWI prosecution and an ALR...

What are the penalties for a DWI in Texas?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR A DWI IN TEXAS? https://youtu.be/J1tKoCHulQ4 The First-Offense penalties for DWI conviction...

What is DUI and its potential punishment?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION DUI Punishment in Texas https://youtu.be/jLtrDxaIgZ4 Before 1983, DUI meant driving under the influence of drugs...

What is DWI and its potential punishment?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION DWI Punishment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Sghr4P5T7o DWI is a criminal offense which prohibits you from operating a motor...

What is a DWI Specialist?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION WHAT IS A DWI SPECIALIST? Gary Trichter – 1st DWI Specialist In State Of Texas...

What is an expunction and why should I get one?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION WHAT IS AN EXPUNCTION? An expunction is a legal mechanism to remove all information about...

What is the DWI Drugged Driving Myth?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION DRUGGED DRIVING MYTH There are many myths surrounding the DWI laws in Texas. Criminal attorneys...

What is the Blood and Breath Testing Myth?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Blood and Breath Testing Myth As discussed earlier this series, there are many intricacies involved...

5 steps in your DWI arrest: Now what happens?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION 5 STEPS IN YOUR DWI ARREST Getting arrested for DWI in Texas may be one...

What is the Difference Between Impaired Driving and Drunk Driving?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Impaired driving and drunk driving In Texas, there is a difference between impaired driving and...

How a DWI affect gun ownership in Texas

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION HOW A DWI AFFECTS GUN OWNERSHIP https://youtu.be/3x3mCOjw5p4 How a DWI and drug conviction affect your...

Are there Texas DWI immigration consequences associated with a DWI conviction?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Are there Texas DWI immigration consequences associated with a DWI conviction? The short answer is...

How long can the state use a prior DWI convictions against me?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION How long can the state use a prior DWI convictions against me? https://youtu.be/x0NOm_zZvx8 If you...

What if I have multiple DWI cases pending?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION WHAT IF I HAVE MULTIPLE DWI CASES PENDING? https://youtu.be/J1tKoCHulQ4 If you have multiple DWI cases...

Can a passenger have an open container in a motor vehicle while it’s being driven?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Can a passenger have an open container in a motor vehicle while it’s being driven?...

What is the Intoxilyzer 9000 and associated problems?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is the Intoxilyzer 9000? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp0eUQiyACA Texas is currently replacing the Intoxilyzer 5000 EN and...

If I take a breath and/or blood test and the alcohol concentration (BAC) is .15 OR MORE, what are the ramifications?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION If I take a breath and/or blood test and the alcohol concentration (BAC) is .15...

What can cause my commercial driver’s license to be suspended?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION WHAT CAN CAUSE MY COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE BEING SUSPENDED? If you own a commercial drivers...

What is DWI probation?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION WHAT IS DWI PROBATION? https://youtu.be/xciI3dKybKMDWI probation is a contract between you and the court when...

What is intoxication manslaughter and the potential punishment?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is intoxication manslaughter and the potential punishment? https://youtu.be/1WNopl5kEZM Intoxication manslaughter is when you cause...

What is intoxication assault and its potential punishment?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is intoxication assault and its potential punishment? https://youtu.be/1WNopl5kEZM Intoxication assault is when you cause...

What is a DWI 3rd or more and the potential punishment?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION WHAT IS A DWI 3RD & PUNISHMENTS? https://youtu.be/pmjH6TQr5JM According to the State of Texas, a...

What is DWI with child and the potential punishment?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is DWI with child and the potential punishment? DWI with child passenger is a...

What is a felony DWI?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION WHAT IS A DWI FELONY? https://youtu.be/1WNopl5kEZM Felony DWI in Texas charges are very serious and...

What happens to my pilot’s license if I’m arrested for DWI?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What happens to my pilot’s license if I’m arrested for DWI? https://youtu.be/jS_LUoW6P58 DWI and pilot license...

What is BWI and the potential punishment?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is BWI and the potential punishment? BWI or boating while intoxicated is when you...

What is DWI 2nd and the potential punishment?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is DWI 2nd and the potential punishment? https://youtu.be/3mIC8GubQBI DWI 2nd is a serious charge....

What is the Loss of Normal Use Myth?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is the Loss of Normal Use Myth? The Loss of Normal Use Myth begins...

What is a portable breath test (PBT)?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is a portable breath test (PBT)? A portable breath test device, or PBT, is...

Do I have a choice to refuse to perform police field sobriety testing?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Do I have a choice to refuse to perform police field sobriety testing? Yes, you...

What special conditions are placed upon bond for DWI in Texas?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What special conditions are placed upon bond for DWI in Texas? For a first offense,...

Can Texas suspend my license if I received a DWI in another state?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Can Texas suspend my license if I received a DWI in another state? https://youtu.be/J1tKoCHulQ4 No....

What can a knowledgeable DWI attorney do for me immediately after I’ve been arrested?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What can DWI attorney do for me after arrest? https://youtu.be/J1tKoCHulQ4 A lot. A knowledgeable Houston...

What is a DWI surcharge?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is a DWI surcharge? A DWI surcharge is an administrative penalty charged by the...

If I’m arrested for DWI, when do I have an absolute right to an attorney?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION If I’m arrested for DWI, when do I have an absolute right to an attorney?...

If I refuse a breath and/or blood test, or if I’m found to have an alcohol concentration of .08 or more at the time of vehicle operation, can anything be done to prevent my license from being suspended?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION SHOULD I REFUSE THE BREATH OR BLOOD TEST? https://youtu.be/kzxqaHxKnxg Law enforcement officers can seize your...

Do I have the right to use the telephone to call an attorney for DWI assistance?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Do I have the right to use the telephone to call an attorney for DWI...

Is it legal to drive a motor vehicle while drinking an alcoholic beverage, and if not, what are the penalties?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION CAN I DRIVE WHILE DRINKING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nofEkqEQon0 No, it is not legal to be...

What is a standardized field sobriety test?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is a standardized field sobriety test? A standardized field sobriety test (SFST) is a...

Do I have a choice to refuse being videotaped?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Do I have a choice to refuse being videotaped? No, you have no right to...

What is implied consent, and do I have a choice to refuse a breath or blood test?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is implied consent, and do I have a choice to refuse a breath or...

Before I’m arrested for DWI, am I required to take a breath, blood, or urine test when requested by a police officer?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Am I required to take a breath, blood, or urine test when requested by a...

Are crimes of DWI and public intoxication (PI) in Texas different, and if so, how?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Are crimes of DWI and public intoxication (PI) in Texas different? https://youtu.be/J1tKoCHulQ4 Yes, the crimes of...

What is the debate over the Intoxilyzer 5000 EN’s accuracy and reliability?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is the debate over the Intoxilyzer 5000 EN’s accuracy and reliability? Very few law...

How accurate and reliable are the police dwi tests used to determine alcohol concentration?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION How accurate and reliable are the police dwi tests used to determine alcohol concentration? When...

Is it .08 or more when I drive or .08 or more at the time I’m tested, or both, that will make me guilty of DWI?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Is it .08 or more when I drive or .08 or more at the time...

If I take a breath and/or blood test and the alcohol concentration (BAC) is LESS THAN .08, can I still be convicted and/or lose my license?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION DWI BREATH TEST & TIME https://youtu.be/J1tKoCHulQ4 Yes. Where a DWI breath test does not show...

How can a DWI Specialist challenge the Results of a Field Sobriety Test (FST)?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION How can a DWI Specialist challenge the Results of a Field Sobriety Test (FST)? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ0JhLPC5pE...

What is a no-refusal weekend?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is a no-refusal weekend? The term “ no-refusal weekend ” is a misnomer. It...

How long will a DWI arrest or a DWI conviction in Texas stay on my record? How will it affect my automobile insurance rates?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION How long will a DWI conviction in Texas stay on my record? A DWI conviction...

What is .08 alcohol concentration?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is .08 alcohol concentration? https://youtu.be/J1tKoCHulQ4 Alcohol concentration in DWI is defined by the statute...

What is an administrative license revocation (ALR), and why is it important to have an ALR hearing?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is an administrative license revocation (ALR), and why is it important The best reason...

What does “intoxicated” mean?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What does “intoxicated” mean? You need not be drunk to be “intoxicated,” but if you...

Whose “normal mental and physical faculties” are we judged by, and what is “normal”?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What Is normal mental and physical faculties? According to the Texas DWI statute, “normal mental...

What are the penalties for driving with a suspended Texas drivers license?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What are the penalties for driving with a suspended Texas drivers license? If you have...

Do I need a lawyer to help me in a DWI prosecution and an ALR proceeding?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Do I need a lawyer to help me in a DWI prosecution and an ALR...

What are the penalties for a DWI in Texas?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR A DWI IN TEXAS? https://youtu.be/J1tKoCHulQ4 The First-Offense penalties for DWI conviction...

What is DUI and its potential punishment?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION DUI Punishment in Texas https://youtu.be/jLtrDxaIgZ4 Before 1983, DUI meant driving under the influence of drugs...

What is DWI and its potential punishment?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION DWI Punishment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Sghr4P5T7o DWI is a criminal offense which prohibits you from operating a motor...

What is a DWI Specialist?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION WHAT IS A DWI SPECIALIST? Gary Trichter – 1st DWI Specialist In State Of Texas...

What is an expunction and why should I get one?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION WHAT IS AN EXPUNCTION? An expunction is a legal mechanism to remove all information about...

What is the DWI Drugged Driving Myth?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION DRUGGED DRIVING MYTH There are many myths surrounding the DWI laws in Texas. Criminal attorneys...

What is the Blood and Breath Testing Myth?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Blood and Breath Testing Myth As discussed earlier this series, there are many intricacies involved...

5 steps in your DWI arrest: Now what happens?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION 5 STEPS IN YOUR DWI ARREST Getting arrested for DWI in Texas may be one...

What is the Difference Between Impaired Driving and Drunk Driving?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Impaired driving and drunk driving In Texas, there is a difference between impaired driving and...

How a DWI affect gun ownership in Texas

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION HOW A DWI AFFECTS GUN OWNERSHIP https://youtu.be/3x3mCOjw5p4 How a DWI and drug conviction affect your...

Are there Texas DWI immigration consequences associated with a DWI conviction?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Are there Texas DWI immigration consequences associated with a DWI conviction? The short answer is...

How long can the state use a prior DWI convictions against me?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION How long can the state use a prior DWI convictions against me? https://youtu.be/x0NOm_zZvx8 If you...

What if I have multiple DWI cases pending?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION WHAT IF I HAVE MULTIPLE DWI CASES PENDING? https://youtu.be/J1tKoCHulQ4 If you have multiple DWI cases...

Can a passenger have an open container in a motor vehicle while it’s being driven?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Can a passenger have an open container in a motor vehicle while it’s being driven?...

What is the Intoxilyzer 9000 and associated problems?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is the Intoxilyzer 9000? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp0eUQiyACA Texas is currently replacing the Intoxilyzer 5000 EN and...

If I take a breath and/or blood test and the alcohol concentration (BAC) is .15 OR MORE, what are the ramifications?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION If I take a breath and/or blood test and the alcohol concentration (BAC) is .15...

What can cause my commercial driver’s license to be suspended?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION WHAT CAN CAUSE MY COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE BEING SUSPENDED? If you own a commercial drivers...

What is DWI probation?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION WHAT IS DWI PROBATION? https://youtu.be/xciI3dKybKMDWI probation is a contract between you and the court when...

What is intoxication manslaughter and the potential punishment?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is intoxication manslaughter and the potential punishment? https://youtu.be/1WNopl5kEZM Intoxication manslaughter is when you cause...

What is intoxication assault and its potential punishment?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is intoxication assault and its potential punishment? https://youtu.be/1WNopl5kEZM Intoxication assault is when you cause...

What is a DWI 3rd or more and the potential punishment?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION WHAT IS A DWI 3RD & PUNISHMENTS? https://youtu.be/pmjH6TQr5JM According to the State of Texas, a...

What is DWI with child and the potential punishment?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is DWI with child and the potential punishment? DWI with child passenger is a...

What is a felony DWI?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION WHAT IS A DWI FELONY? https://youtu.be/1WNopl5kEZM Felony DWI in Texas charges are very serious and...

What happens to my pilot’s license if I’m arrested for DWI?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What happens to my pilot’s license if I’m arrested for DWI? https://youtu.be/jS_LUoW6P58 DWI and pilot license...

What is BWI and the potential punishment?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is BWI and the potential punishment? BWI or boating while intoxicated is when you...

What is DWI 2nd and the potential punishment?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is DWI 2nd and the potential punishment? https://youtu.be/3mIC8GubQBI DWI 2nd is a serious charge....

What is the Loss of Normal Use Myth?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is the Loss of Normal Use Myth? The Loss of Normal Use Myth begins...

What is a portable breath test (PBT)?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is a portable breath test (PBT)? A portable breath test device, or PBT, is...

Do I have a choice to refuse to perform police field sobriety testing?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Do I have a choice to refuse to perform police field sobriety testing? Yes, you...

What special conditions are placed upon bond for DWI in Texas?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What special conditions are placed upon bond for DWI in Texas? For a first offense,...

Can Texas suspend my license if I received a DWI in another state?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Can Texas suspend my license if I received a DWI in another state? https://youtu.be/J1tKoCHulQ4 No....

What can a knowledgeable DWI attorney do for me immediately after I’ve been arrested?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What can DWI attorney do for me after arrest? https://youtu.be/J1tKoCHulQ4 A lot. A knowledgeable Houston...

What is a DWI surcharge?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is a DWI surcharge? A DWI surcharge is an administrative penalty charged by the...

If I’m arrested for DWI, when do I have an absolute right to an attorney?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION If I’m arrested for DWI, when do I have an absolute right to an attorney?...

If I refuse a breath and/or blood test, or if I’m found to have an alcohol concentration of .08 or more at the time of vehicle operation, can anything be done to prevent my license from being suspended?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION SHOULD I REFUSE THE BREATH OR BLOOD TEST? https://youtu.be/kzxqaHxKnxg Law enforcement officers can seize your...

Do I have the right to use the telephone to call an attorney for DWI assistance?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Do I have the right to use the telephone to call an attorney for DWI...

Is it legal to drive a motor vehicle while drinking an alcoholic beverage, and if not, what are the penalties?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION CAN I DRIVE WHILE DRINKING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nofEkqEQon0 No, it is not legal to be...

What is a standardized field sobriety test?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is a standardized field sobriety test? A standardized field sobriety test (SFST) is a...

Do I have a choice to refuse being videotaped?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Do I have a choice to refuse being videotaped? No, you have no right to...

What is implied consent, and do I have a choice to refuse a breath or blood test?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is implied consent, and do I have a choice to refuse a breath or...

Before I’m arrested for DWI, am I required to take a breath, blood, or urine test when requested by a police officer?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Am I required to take a breath, blood, or urine test when requested by a...

Are crimes of DWI and public intoxication (PI) in Texas different, and if so, how?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Are crimes of DWI and public intoxication (PI) in Texas different? https://youtu.be/J1tKoCHulQ4 Yes, the crimes of...

What is the debate over the Intoxilyzer 5000 EN’s accuracy and reliability?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is the debate over the Intoxilyzer 5000 EN’s accuracy and reliability? Very few law...

How accurate and reliable are the police dwi tests used to determine alcohol concentration?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION How accurate and reliable are the police dwi tests used to determine alcohol concentration? When...

Is it .08 or more when I drive or .08 or more at the time I’m tested, or both, that will make me guilty of DWI?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Is it .08 or more when I drive or .08 or more at the time...

If I take a breath and/or blood test and the alcohol concentration (BAC) is LESS THAN .08, can I still be convicted and/or lose my license?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION DWI BREATH TEST & TIME https://youtu.be/J1tKoCHulQ4 Yes. Where a DWI breath test does not show...

How can a DWI Specialist challenge the Results of a Field Sobriety Test (FST)?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION How can a DWI Specialist challenge the Results of a Field Sobriety Test (FST)? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ0JhLPC5pE...

What is a no-refusal weekend?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is a no-refusal weekend? The term “ no-refusal weekend ” is a misnomer. It...

How long will a DWI arrest or a DWI conviction in Texas stay on my record? How will it affect my automobile insurance rates?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION How long will a DWI conviction in Texas stay on my record? A DWI conviction...

What is .08 alcohol concentration?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is .08 alcohol concentration? https://youtu.be/J1tKoCHulQ4 Alcohol concentration in DWI is defined by the statute...

What is an administrative license revocation (ALR), and why is it important to have an ALR hearing?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What is an administrative license revocation (ALR), and why is it important The best reason...

What does “intoxicated” mean?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What does “intoxicated” mean? You need not be drunk to be “intoxicated,” but if you...

Whose “normal mental and physical faculties” are we judged by, and what is “normal”?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What Is normal mental and physical faculties? According to the Texas DWI statute, “normal mental...

What are the penalties for driving with a suspended Texas drivers license?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION What are the penalties for driving with a suspended Texas drivers license? If you have...

Do I need a lawyer to help me in a DWI prosecution and an ALR proceeding?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION Do I need a lawyer to help me in a DWI prosecution and an ALR...

What are the penalties for a DWI in Texas?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR A DWI IN TEXAS? https://youtu.be/J1tKoCHulQ4 The First-Offense penalties for DWI conviction...

What is DUI and its potential punishment?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION DUI Punishment in Texas https://youtu.be/jLtrDxaIgZ4 Before 1983, DUI meant driving under the influence of drugs...

What is DWI and its potential punishment?

713.524.1010 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION DWI Punishment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Sghr4P5T7o DWI is a criminal offense which prohibits you from operating a motor...

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