Driving after you’ve been drinking during the holidays is risky. Cops are out more than ever this time of year. Typically, you get pulled over for some traffic offense. Don’t argue with the cop. You have nothing to gain. Don’t admit to anything (i.e. drinking, driving, riding a reindeer, stealing all of the presents from Whoville). Next, you’re going to be …
New law allows removing a DWI from your record
The Governor of Texas has signed a new bill making some people convicted of DWI eligible for a petition for nondisclosure, or more commonly known as getting charges sealed from criminal record. In the past, a DWI could never be removed from your record, on September 1, 2017 this will change (and it applies to …
DWI laws, they are a changin’
Utah lawmakers voted to lower the legal limit for a driver’s blood-alcohol concentration from 0.08 to 0.05. If the Governor signs the bill, it would go into effect December 30, 2018. Compared to Texas, this is significantly different. In Texas a person can be convicted of DWI if they have lost the normal use of their …
You have the right to Google a lawyer
In Canada, one court has ruled that a citizen accused should be permitted access to the internet in order to contact a lawyer. After a citizen had been pulled over for DWI the officer read his “Charter” rights (Canada’s version of our “Miranda” warnings). Once in jail, the citizen testified that he didn’t see any …
Councilmen Pushes to Allow Drinking and Driving
In Kerry, southwest Ireland, Councilmen have requested the government create a permit to allow drinking three pints and driving. The supporters say that Ireland’s tough drinking and driving laws have cost pub owners a significant amount of business. The Kerry City Council members voted to permit driving with certain restrictions. Drivers may not consume more …
More DWI units on the streets of Houston this holiday season
A state grant is providing funds to put more officers on the streets this holiday season. The Houston-Galveston Area Council said $50,000 of a $295,000 grant will be used to put more officers on the streets through New Years Day. The officers will be trying to catch suspected drunk drivers. Be careful this holiday season! …
No Refusal program over New Year’s in Harris County
This New Year’s eve, Harris County officials will be utilizing search warrants to force blood draws on suspected drunk drivers. Citizens suspected of driving while intoxicated are typically asked to submit a sample of their breath to determine the breath alcohol concentration. During a No Refusal weekend, if a citizen refuses to give a sample …