Posts Tagged "DWI"
What’s The Difference Between DUI and DWI in Texas?
This is a question that gets asked pretty often so I thought it’s worth explaining. Many people use the words DUI and DWI interchangeably when these problems come up. Some states call it DWI, others call it DUI, and some states have different criminal charges for DWI vs. DUI. The differences can be quite large. DUI stands for Driving Under the Influence. DWI stands for Driving While Intoxicated. The potential punishments and consequences between the two can be very important if you’re charged with either in Texas. What’s The Difference Between DUI and DWI in Texas? What is considered a DUI…
Car Accidents, DWI, and Civil Lawsuits
This is a guest blog post by a friend of mine, Jon Clark, who is a personal injury attorney out of Austin, Texas. Personal injury cases usually include everything from slip and fall, car accidents, and wrongful death claims. Car accident cases and DWI charges often go hand in hand. Tolerance for drinking and driving has rapidly decreased over time. Aside from being sued, there are many collateral consequences of a conviction for DWI. The purpose of this blog post is to highlight the many civil consequences (non-criminal consequences) of DWI. Jon Clark’s contact information is listed at the bottom…
Arrested for DWI at Under .08
Can You Get Arrested for DWI at Under .08 in Texas? The short answer is YES. I’m going to explain why in this blog post. Recently, one of my friends asked me this question so I figured I would write on this topic. I’m sure he’s not the only one who has had this question. People get arrested for DWI at under .08 all the time. It does come up somewhat regularly in Texas DWI’s. Maybe you’ve had a beer or two at dinner. Maybe you’ve had a few beers over the course of hours. Alcohol can be removed from your…
I Was Arrested on the Weekend in Austin and I Need a Lawyer
This is a problem that a lot of people run into when they’re out in Downtown Austin. Rainey Street and Sixth Street have a lot of bars and are popular tourist attractions and bar hopping spots for students from Texas State and UT. Whether you’re a tourist or not, you’ve probably gone out to the bars on either of these streets. If you’ve been out on a good night on Sixth Street, chances are that you’ve seen the picture above. Rainey Street usually caters to an older crowd but this doesn’t mean that arrests don’t happen. One too many drinks…
