On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Jul 6, 2020 | Dwi
Even with strict laws in place to protect against drunk driving, many people in the state of Texas continue to make this potentially fatal mistake. As a parent of a teen driver, it’s your responsibility to talk to them about the dangers of drunk driving. This...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Jun 24, 2020 | Dwi
Your commercial driver’s license is essential to your livelihood. However, a drunk driving charge can put everything you’ve worked so hard for at risk. Texas takes these charges as seriously as the federal government. It’s important to understand what’s at stake and...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Jun 22, 2020 | Dwi
If you’re charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), you probably understand that a conviction will result in serious consequences. And that holds true even if you’re a first-time offender. Here are some of the many ways a DWI can affect your life:...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Jun 17, 2020 | Dwi
Perhaps you were driving home from happy hour with your co-workers when law enforcement stopped you on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol. A Texas judge convicted you of DWI three years ago. Now the court may order you to have an ignition...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Jun 15, 2020 | Dwi
For those charged with driving while intoxicated, there are many different issues to take into consideration. People facing these charges need to think about how their case will affect different facets of their lives, from their reputation and personal relationships...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Apr 30, 2020 | Dwi
A Texas college student with their first DUI charge is often a student who does not know what to do next. The worst thing you can do is attempt to brush this off. Do not assume you will get off the hook because it is a first offense. Do not assume the penalty will not...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Apr 17, 2020 | Dwi
Traditionally, drunk driving has gained more attention from law enforcement agencies than drugged driving, that is, driving under the influence of a substance other than alcohol. Part of the reason for this may be that the laws that apply to drugged driving tend to be...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Mar 20, 2020 | Dwi
When Texas residents drive in an erratic way, what DUI tests do officers use? They will often turn to field sobriety tests before anything else. This allows them to gauge whether they should use other tests. Today we will look at field sobriety tests and their...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Feb 20, 2020 | Dwi
Texas law mandates significant criminal and legal penalties for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Drivers may receive jail time, fines and license suspension for a DWI conviction if they display blood alcohol content above 0.08% or above zero for...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Feb 4, 2020 | Dwi
Most drivers know they may face drunk driving charges in Texas if they have a blood alcohol concentration level of .08% or higher. However, many people do not understand what their BAC level is, the factors that affect it or the accuracy of the devices law enforcement...
