When you find yourself facing DWI (driving while intoxicated) charges, it can feel like the odds are stacked against you. You may wonder how you can avoid some of the many consequences that typically follow being convicted of DWI, including license loss, fines, and even jail time. Fortunately, there are several effective DWI defense strategies…
Texas law defines DWI as intoxication while operating a motor vehicle in public. While most people associate DWI with drunk driving, DWI laws apply to any intoxicating substance and any type of motor vehicle. Intoxication can refer to being impaired because of alcohol or drug use, having a blood alcohol level above the legal limit,…
Robert Frank Borkenstein developed the breathalyzer in the 1950s as a mechanical device to record and estimate the blood alcohol content (or BAC) of an individual. When it was first invented, breathalyzers also tested for disease and viruses, but now it is used solely as a DWI (driving while intoxicated) testing device for law enforcement….
Can I challenge an Eyewitness Identification? Eyewitness testimony may sound like it would be the perfect way for someone to make their case in a court trial. However, eyewitness testimony can prove misleading and difficult to follow clearly. Some eyewitnesses may not be sure about what they saw or may have mistaken impressions or opinions…
Strategies and Missteps That Can Significantly Impact The Outcome of Your Trial Facing a criminal trial as a defendant can feel incredibly daunting. The prosecution may have already gathered a considerable amount of evidence. Like many defendants, you may feel you can prove your innocence if you only had the chance to take the stand…