Posts tagged Circumstances
DWI Laws in Houston Texas
Sep 27th
Reader’s Question:
My entire family agreed to move in Houston, Texas. My eldest son is already taking driving lessons and would be ready to hit the road in a month’s time. I would just like to know, how do DWI laws in Houston worked so far?
Marc
Houston, TX
Like most of the States, Texas also implemented statues and laws on Driving While Intoxicated. Houston, Texas DWI law describes DWI as driving while intoxicated. This may actually include driving any vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Stricter and harsher DWI laws have been implemented as brought about by the increasing motor population and road accidents. But I can tell that it has a positive impact, because accidents caused by drunk driving were brought down. Some major impacts of DWI may include but not limited to losing your driver’s license (especially for repeated violation), pay a penalty, or even get barred from getting a driver’s license ever (that’s on top of jail imprisonment). Punishment can be further aggravated under a variety of circumstances. If you have a previous Houston DWI conviction, you will naturally face stiffer penalties for subsequent DWI offenses. The alcohol percentage in the blood must not be greater than 0.08.
It therefore makes sense to know about these laws and try not to get caught napping while in a DWI situation. You can search internet websites and article resources for thorough details on Houston DWI laws. I recommend at great DWI lawyer on this website who is really helpful in educating us about DWI laws. And since your son is about to drive on his own, I also suggest that you start hunting for a good DWI insurance just in case something happens.
Beating a Houston DUI Case
Jul 24th
Reader’s Question:
My father has been charged with DUI in Houston, Texas. This is his first DUI offense and obviously, we want to help him win his DUI case. Is there a way to beat a DUI charge?
Olson
Houston, TX
There are many ways to beat or win over a DUI conviction, even if your father had blood alcohol content (BAC) over the legal limit. An experienced DUI lawyer in Houston, Texas will look at multiple methods to attack the charge. First, the DUI lawyer should look at the stop itself or when your father was asked by police officer to pull over. An officer must have at least reasonable suspicion to make a stop on the highway. A good DUI lawyer would look at all the circumstances surrounding the stop of the vehicle, and make sure all State and Constitutional Laws regarding search and seizure have been followed.
If your father performed a standardized field sobriety test (FST), that test should be scrutinized for mistakes by the officer, and if he has taken a Breathalyzer, then that machine and its operation must be analyzed completely. From lack of probable cause to make an arrest, or reasonable suspicion to make a stop, the police officer not conforming with all the rules regarding breath tests or performing FST’s inaccurately, there are many ways to beat a DUI charge.
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