DUI checkpoints are used by law enforcement officers to check the sobriety of drivers passing through particular areas, and have the added benefit of being a way to discourage drunk driving altogether. These checkpoints are typically used on days in which large numbers of intoxicated drivers are expected to hit... View Article
There is a very good reason why it is illegal for people to get behind the wheel with a blood alcohol content of .08 or above: alcohol has a variety of effects that can impair your decision making and motor skills. It simply is not safe for a person with... View Article
There are plenty of people who go out, enjoy a meal with a drink or two and then intend to drive right home afterward. Most people do not worry about getting pulled over for a traffic stop after they’ve had just one or two drinks. After all, for most people... View Article
Drunk driving unfortunately remains a massive public health risk in the United States. In 2014, approximately a third of the 32,675 traffic deaths in the nation were related to alcohol use. That means that on average, one person died in an alcohol-related traffic accident every 53 minutes—completely preventable deaths that... View Article
In some states, the terms “driving while intoxicated” ( DWI ) and “driving under the influence” ( DUI ) are interchangeable. In Texas, however, these are two distinct crimes. Therefore, it’s important for you to be aware of and understand the differences, as these differences will play a role in... View Article