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Proven DUI Defense Strategies in Texas Drunken Driving Cases [Part II]
This is the second installment in our two-part blog providing an overview of defenses that experienced Texas DUI attorney Alex Tyra may employ to protect his clients from the consequences of a driving under the influence conviction. While these are only some of the defense he may use to protect his clients driving privileges and…
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Proven DUI Defense Strategies in Texas Drunken Driving Cases [Part I]
When you are arrested for DUI in Texas, the consequences can be life-altering because you may be subject to incarceration, significant fines, suspension or revocation of your driver’s license, community service, alcohol classes, probation and more. In addition to these consequences, you may also end up with a criminal record that impacts housing, education and…
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U.S. Supreme Court Considers Whether to Authorize Warrantless Blood Tests in DUI Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon issue a decision in a case heard early this year about the right of law enforcement to forcibly take a blood sample for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) testing of the volume of alcohol in your blood. In the case of Missouri v. McNeely, the nation’s highest court is weighing…
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What Every Texas Driver Should Know about Field Sobriety Tests [Part II]
This is Part II of our multi-part blog post discussing important information that drivers should know about field sobriety tests (FSTs) if they are stopped after consuming alcohol. Part I of this blog provided an overview of the types of FSTs that may be administered whereas Part II focuses on key issues relevant to effectively…
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What Every Texas Driver Should Know about Field Sobriety Tests [Part I]
If you have been arrested in Texas for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you will almost certainly be asked to submit to field sobriety tests (FSTs). While these tests are often played for laughs in movies, these tests should be taken very seriously because they may determine whether you are arrested for…
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Why You Are the First Line of Defense in a Texas DUI Case
When drivers see the flashing lights in your rearview mirror after a night with friends or family and a few drinks, the sense of dread that envelopes most drivers is understandable. The inevitable interaction you are about to have with a law enforcement officer will determine whether you drive home or the officer hauls you…
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DWI Crime Ends With Four Children Seriously Injured
In our lives we are faced with decisions each day that ultimately impacts our present, and our future. Whether we are deciding upon what we would like to eat today, whether or not we should have a night on the town, or simply if we should by the sweater or not; we are constantly faced…
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Trick-or-Treat: DWIs This Halloween
Driving is one aspect of our lives that we ultimately practice almost every day. Whether we are behind the wheel, and on the road commuting to and form work, running one of our never ending errands, or dropping off the kids at soccer practice it feels like the majority of our lives are spent on…
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Do You Understand Implied Consent?
As Americans the majority of us drive every single day, especially in a state as large as Texas. We rely on driving for multiple things whether it is getting from home to work and back, running errands, picking up our loved ones, or simply going on a vacation. Although driving has a lot of positive…
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What Can You Expect From A DWI?
Driving under the influence of either alcohol, or drugs is illegal within the United States. Unfortunately, it is still occurring regardless of the legality of the crime. Individuals who get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle under the influence are not only putting themselves at risk of an accident occurring, but also other innocent…