On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Dec 14, 2022 | Dwi
Getting pulled over by the police is always stressful, even when you know you violated no laws. Feeling stressed or nervous might affect how you react and respond to law enforcement officers. Making poor on-the-spot decisions in a DWI traffic stop can worsen your...
On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Nov 17, 2022 | Dwi
While police officers are responsible for ensuring that the law is upheld, they are also subjected to regulations themselves. To perform stops, arrests, searches and further investigations, different standards of proof are required. The standard of proof that is...
On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Nov 14, 2022 | Dwi
Driving under the influence (DWI) of alcohol or drugs is a serious mistake in Texas. The penalties for even a first-time offender include three mandatory days in jail (and up to 180), a $2,000 fine and the loss of your driver’s license for up to a whole year. That...
On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Sep 18, 2022 | Dwi
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that Texas leads the nation in fatalities due to Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). As such, the state has come up with a unique approach to combat these statistics. Certain weekends throughout the...
On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Aug 17, 2022 | Dwi
When police pull someone over under the suspicion of driving while impaired (DWI), they may be subjected to a few tests. More often than not, if it’s clear to an officer that a driver has been drinking or using a substance, they may ask the driver to do a breathalyzer...
On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | May 11, 2022 | Dwi
Every driver pays a different rate for their motor vehicle insurance coverage based on age, gender, driving history and other factors. Insurance companies have to consider your likelihood of causing a crash and costing them money when they determine how much to charge...
On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Feb 18, 2022 | Dwi
Texas penalizes drivers found guilty of driving while intoxicated (DWI) more harshly than many other states. If you make your living driving, the effects of a conviction will be even more devastating. First-time DWI convictions bring a $2,000 fine and between three...
On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Nov 26, 2021 | Dwi
Let’s be clear about this: driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious offense no matter where you are. Do not drink and drive. That said, if you have been arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, the first thing you want to know is how you can defend...
by Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Jul 19, 2021 | Dwi
A DWI conviction can come with considerable consequences. When these consequences can affect your rights and future, it is crucial that you do everything possible to defend yourself from a conviction. When it can feel like there is no way to protect yourself from DWI...
On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | May 10, 2021 | Dwi
If you have a second or subsequent conviction for driving while impaired, you may have a legal obligation to install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle. While having an IID on your car, truck or SUV may be inconvenient, it may also allow you to drive certain...
