Unless your record is sealed or expunged, a Texas DWI will stay on your record forever. A conviction could result in a lifetime of complications, especially if it’s a felony DWI. If you have a DWI conviction on your record, you could find it difficult to keep a job or find appropriate housing. Your conviction …
An ALR hearing looks a lot like a very short criminal trial, however, your ALR hearing is separate from your DWI case. An ALR hearing is a gold mine for discovery and testimony regarding your criminal case. It is also an opportunity to keep your driver’s license from being suspended because of either providing a …
Very few driving while intoxicated (DWI) cases in Texas get dismissed. Texas has a national reputation for being hard on drug and alcohol offenders. Next, you will find out if DWI charges can be brought back up after being dismissed. We can tell you that in some situations, depending on the severity of the case, …
If you are convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) with a child passenger, you could face fines, jail time, and other collateral consequences. Per Texas Penal Code §49.04, a DWI is a Class B misdemeanor. However, having a child passenger, for example, changes the nature of the charge completely, enhancing your DWI from a misdemeanor …
It is illegal to drive under the influence of any drug that makes you not have the normal use of your mental or physical faculties – including prescription drugs. In the state of Texas, it is not a crime to drive if you are impaired by prescription drugs. It is only a crime to drive …
The degree of your felony DWI charge depends on your history of prior convictions and the other specifics of your case, such as if your accident caused a death or serious injury. This is why a DWI lawyer in Houston, TX can be a helpful partner in understanding how the law applies to you after …
If any of these scenarios apply to your situation, then you may be able to get your DWI arrest expunged from your record. Not only could getting this offense removed from your record give you a “clean slate,” but it could also be beneficial while you apply to jobs, secure housing, and continue your education. …
