In the United States, there are eight states that allow passengers to have an open container of alcohol in the car—Texas is not one of them. The Lone Star State is actually known for its strict DWI offenses and open container laws, however, it is possible to defend against these charges. Here’s what you need […]
A study recently released from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine calls for the lowering of the blood alcohol concentration level from .08 to .05.
For the first time, we're getting an inside look at two Houston police agencies property room, which was damaged by the floodwaters produced by Hurricane Harvey.
Hurricane Harvey ripped through the city of Houston and created some lasting damage. What some may not know is that Harvey’s rains didn’t just hit residential areas, but Houston’s criminal justice system. The Criminal Justice Center located in downtown was swamped because of the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. The building has and remains shut down […]
Known for his unmatched knowledge and experience in all things related to driving while intoxicated (DWI) cases in Texas, Attorney Tyler Flood of Tyler Flood & Associates, Inc. in Houston will be hosting an upcoming seminar to review new and existing Texas DWI law. The course – DWI: What You Need to Know for Your […]
Suspect Mohamed Abu-Shlieba was arrested in the Houston area after leading police on a high-speed chase. The chase wound its way through streets and across highways before the suspect ultimately bailed from the vehicle near a field, where he attempted to evade police on foot. However, the case has not caught the attention of the […]
Most drivers in Texas know that they will be considered legally intoxicated if they drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of 0.08% or greater that is found as the result of either chemical testing in the police station or a blood test. This BAC limit is the standard for all states as well, […]
A person who causes a fatal car accident while drunk behind the wheel in Texas will most likely be charged with the felony crime of intoxication manslaughter. In other states or in certain legal texts, this crime may be titled driving while intoxicated (DWI) manslaughter instead, but the underlying definitions are the same. Intoxication manslaughter […]
In Texas, driving while intoxicated (DWI) will constitute a misdemeanor crime for most first-time and second-time arrests. For this reason, most DWI charges in the state are just misdemeanors, as many people do not reoffend more than once. However, with this said, there are certain ways that a DWI charge can be escalated up to […]
