Archive for 'DWI'
Texas DWI Laws
Posted on 16. Jul, 2011 by Lawyers.
The state of Texas, like other states, defines .08 parts per deciliter as the legal limit at which someone can be intoxicated and still drive. This is a federally-designated standard; what differs from state to state are the laws regarding penalties for driving while intoxicated. Information provided as a reference only, to learn more about [...]
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What is “blood-alcohol concentration” or “blood-alcohol level”?
Posted on 24. Jun, 2011 by Lawyers.
Alcohol has numerous impacts on the human body. One of the most important, from a physiological perspective and a legal standpoint, is how alcohol exists in the bloodstream. A person’s level of intoxication is measured by what is known as blood-alcohol content (BAC), or blood-alcohol level (BAL). It is this measurement that law enforcement agencies [...]
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How Long Does a DWI or DUI Remain on Your Record?
Posted on 21. May, 2011 by Lawyers.
A charge of driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) can become a major problem if your criminal or driving record comes into question. Unfortunately, convictions of DWI and DUI charges do not simply go away with time. Many people find that their DUI conviction stays on their record for life. One [...]
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3 C’s of Traumatic Brain Injury
Posted on 27. Feb, 2010 by Lawyers.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is brain damage sustained from external mechanical force, where brain function is temporarily or permanently affected and impaired. This brain injury is an acquired type of injury, that is, sudden physical trauma to the gray matter not caused by hereditary, congenital, or degenerative conditions. TBIs are usually classified and treated according to cause, category, and complication.
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Top 11 Federal Trucking Laws in the US
Posted on 26. Feb, 2010 by Lawyers.
Drivers who want to operate trucks are required to have specialized training. It is not enough to have a regular driver’s license. Truck drivers have to go through extra training and pass written and road tests before they can begin their careers. The written tests include trucking laws and driver regulations. They will learn in their training that they are required to obey all laws in every state that they pass through.
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DUI Penalties
Posted on 03. Sep, 2009 by Lawyers.
The penalties for a DUI in Texas are based on the number of times the underage driver has offended. First Offense (Class C Misdemeanor): 30 day suspension of driver’s license Up to $500 fine Between 20 and 40 hours of community service Must attend alcohol-awareness classes Second Offense (Also a Class C Misdemeanor): 120 day [...]
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Busting DUI Myths
Posted on 07. Aug, 2009 by Lawyers.
Over the years, alcohol watchdog groups have successfully made the public believe that driving under the influence-related accidents are the major contributors to traffic accidental deaths. Aside from this, the media reports what is far from the truth. In reality only approximately 10% of traffic deaths are caused by drunk driving, not the reported 50%. [...]
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Forum on Forced DWI Blood Withdrawal in Austin Texas
Posted on 10. Jul, 2009 by Lawyers.
