Are Breathalyzers Accurate?
When someone is pulled over in Texas for suspected drunk driving, the officer usually asks them to take a breath test. At that moment, a handheld device called the Breathalyzer may seem simple enough. You blow into a tube, and within seconds, a number appears: your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). But that number can be […]
Read More3rd DUI Offense
Facing a third DUI charge in Texas is not just another run-in with the law, but a potentially life-changing situation. By this point, the courts view you not as someone who made a single mistake but as a repeat offender, which carries harsher penalties and long-term consequences. From mandatory jail time to license revocation and […]
Read MoreAre DUI Checkpoints Legal in Texas?
Picture this scenario: flashing lights on a dark highway, orange cones lining the road, and officers stopping drivers one by one. For many people, these moments raise a serious question: can law enforcement in Texas legally set up DWI checkpoints to catch drunk drivers? The short answer is no, but the reasoning behind it is […]
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