Law Office of Brett A. Podolsky - Criminal Defense Attorney
The holiday season is here. More of us will dine out, go to parties, and enjoy alcoholic beverages. This adds up to higher odds of getting arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that alcohol-related traffic fatalities increased during the Thanksgiving to New Year’s holiday season.
Most Texans understand the dangers and potential punishments associated with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (DWI), but many don’t know it’s illegal to drink alcohol or use drugs when boating. In Texas, operating a boat or water vessel while under the influence of alcohol or other mind-altering substances can mean facing harsh criminal penalties. […]
Reckless driving is a serious crime in the state of Texas. An individual commits the offense of reckless driving by operating a motor vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of another person or property. Reckless driving refers to an individual’s indifference to others’ safety. Under Tex. Transp. Code Ann. § 5405.401 (2016), […]
A felony charge is the most serious type of offense in Texas. For instance, types of felony crimes include murder, robbery, and burglary. The lowest felony category is a state jail felony. The highest felony charge is capital murder. Punishment for a felony conviction ranges from 180 days in state jail to death, depending on […]
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.