What the Zero Tolerance Law Means in Texas
The Texas Zero Tolerance Law refers to alcohol consumption by minors. Texas has zero tolerance for drivers under the age of 21 with any blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above 0.0%.
Tag: DUI
What Is The Implied Consent Law?
When you applied for your driver’s license, did you know that you automatically consented to breathalyzer tests? If you’re like most people, then you maybe didn’t realize that! After all, we weren’t given instructions about implied consent and what it means for drivers. So, what is the implied consent law in Texas? What happens if […]
Which is Worse in Texas: DWI or DUI?
Did you know that about one in three car accident deaths involves a driver who was drinking alcohol? Despite countless public campaigns about drinking and driving, it remains a serious issue all around the nation. Texas is no different. Our state struggles to prevent hundreds of deaths each year by criminalizing drinking while driving. If […]
Harris County Pretrial Intervention Program
People who commit misdemeanors or who have no prior criminal record may not deserve the same kind of punishment as felons and career criminals. Rather than sentencing them to long stints in jail and steep fines, judges in Harris County, Texas may allow them to complete a deferred adjudication program. One of the most common […]
Refusing a Blood or Breath Field Sobriety Test: What REALLY Happens
During a traffic stop, an officer may ask a motorist to take a breath or blood test if there is reasonable suspicion that the motorist is drinking and driving. Refusing to submit to field sobriety tests can result in severe consequences for Texas motorists.