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How to Handle Yourself During a DWI Arrest in Texas
Introduction: Staying Calm During a Texas DWI Arrest A DWI arrest can be intimidating and stressful, but your actions during the arrest can have a lasting impact on your case. In Texas, driving while intoxicated (DWI) carries serious consequences, including potential fines, jail time, and a suspended driver’s license. However, by understanding how to conduct…
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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…