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Do you know what a Breathalyzer test is? It’s a tool police use on drivers who are suspected of driving under the influence. The device will likely look like a small machine similar to a radio, which has a small port into which police have the suspect breathe. Police...
Determining fault for a motor vehicle collision is an important step for the people affected by a wreck. The liability-based insurance program in Texas allows those dealing with injuries or property damage expenses to file an insurance claim. You will make a claim...
When the police pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving, they must do so within the confines of the law. You are constitutionally protected from unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement, and the police are not supposed to stop you without valid...
Sometimes, people will assume that a breath test is the definitive source of evidence in a DWI case. If you take a test and it shows that you’re over the legal limit, they assume that it is an open and shut case. You’ve clearly broken the law and you’re going to be...
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is illegal in Texas just as it is in all the other states. A DWI conviction can result in serious legal and collateral consequences. As such, if you are charged with drunk driving, it is in your best interest that you figure out how to...
You get pulled over by the police, they give you a breath test, and then they arrest you for driving under the influence. You know that this could result in time behind bars and financial fines. But you're worried that things are going to go far beyond that and you're...
Contrary to popular belief, police officers aren’t allowed to stop people just because they feel like it. Instead, the officer has to have reasonable suspicion if they want to conduct a traffic stop. There are many things that can lead to this. Police officers watch...
The state requires police to follow certain protocol when making a stop and gathering evidence to support criminal charges. A failure to follow these rules can result in serious consequences, including the inability to submit evidence to court. A recent case provides...
The United States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced the kick-off for its annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. The campaign serves as an educational effort to encourage drivers to avoid...
What happens when an officer conducts a traffic stop? In most cases, state and federal law requires officers to have reason for a traffic stop. The stop may result in additional evidence that can lead to criminal charges, but it is important to have evidence to...