Posts tagged Straight Line
DWI Arrest Houston Texas
Sep 28th
Reader’s Question:
I was once stopped by police officers in Houston, Texas for erratic driving. I stopped and explained that I have faulty brakes at the time and looking for the nearest auto repair shop. Still they wanted me to submit to a Breathalyzer test but I refused. What consequences may arise for these kinds of situation?
James
Houston, TX
There may be a lot of instances that a suspected drunk driving may lead to an arrest for DWI. One term being used is what we call “Probable Cause”. If a police officer noticed that you are driving erratically, he can ask you to pull over to check for signs of drunk driving. If his reasonable belief has been justified by physical evidences (such as booze bottles inside your vehicle), he may then ask you to prove that you are not under any kind of substance and alcohol influence. He may first ask you to take tests like walking a straight line. If his suspicions are still strong, they may even ask you to take a breath analyzer test. Refusal to do so may possibly lead to an arrest based on facts and circumstances.
There had been strict law enforcement with regards to safe driving Houston, Texas. There had already been a long debate as to speed limits, alcohol and breath tests just to maintain road safety. So in case you get pulled over by a police officer for a reasonable cause such as over speeding, possible drunk driving and the likes, I suggest you hire a lawyer who is expert in defending road offenses such as DUI. I also recommend getting an affordable auto insurance carrier that would not beat you hard for such troubles.
DWI Walk And Turn Test Houston Texas
Sep 17th
Reader’s Question:
I was lucky enough not to have been charged with DWI after being pulled over a few days ago here in Houston, Texas. During the stop, I was asked to do some tests like walking on a straight line among other things. I knew that the officer was looking for a clue that I was intoxicated, if he found at least one clue, will I be charged with DWI then?
Larry
Houston, TX
DWI lawyers in Houston, Texas usually see the walk and turn test offered with only an imaginary line. It would be difficult to tell that the test would be hard without the studies. DWI lawyers would also commonly see their clients who were ordered to stand heel to toe while the instructions are delivered. Standing in this unnatural pose for one minute while listening to a police officer for important instructions may be more challenging than intended.
It is generally common for a police officer to identify one (and only one) clue would seem to indicate probable impairment. An example is that a police officer would generally say that a DWI suspect “stumbled on the turn.” But according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Study, this would amount to only one indicator of impairment and does not show that the accused is probably impaired.
Houston Texas DUI Attorney Consultation
Feb 1st
At your consultation with your Houston Texas DUI attorney, your attorney and you will decide where to place the next step forward. However, in order to do this, you will need to know where you stand at the moment. Get as much information as you can about your case so that the two of you can look at it. Some of the most important information is the evidence, because it will make or break you.
- Verbal.
- when pulled over by a police officer, you speak in a slurred voice and mix your words up
- when asked how much alcohol you have had, you answer, whether truthfully or not, that you have had a large amount
- Sight.
- the police officer spots you weaving in and out of other people’s lanes
- you drive in some other unusual/dangerous way
- when asked to walk in a straight line, you can’t
- you have bloodshot eyes
- Tests.
- when given a test to determine your BAC, you have a high result
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