DUI/DWI

  • Can You Refuse a Breathalyzer in Texas? What You Need to Know

    Getting pulled over for suspected DWI in Texas can be a nerve-wracking experience. One of the first questions an officer may ask is whether you’re willing to take a breathalyzer test. In that moment, uncertainty is normal. Can you refuse? What happens if you do?  Here’s what every Texas driver should know before making that…

  • How to Prevent Small Traffic Violations from Turning into Charges of Driving While Intoxicated

    In Texas, DUI enforcement is taken very seriously due to the high number of accidents and fatalities related to intoxicated driving. However, despite rigorous enforcement, only a fraction of actual DUI offenses are stopped and charged. To address this, Texas law enforcement officers are often vigilant in looking for any signs of potential DUI violations,…

  • What if Criminal Action is Necessary to Protect Against a Greater Harm?

    One of the most common general philosophical discussions concerning law and crime in Texas involves what is known as the “necessity defense.” The necessity defense allows for certain criminal conduct to be excused when the conduct was necessary to prevent a greater harm. Self-defense is a type of necessity defense, as is the violation of…