In Texas, charges of family violence or claims of threatening, harassing behavior can result in a protective order that limits an individual’s actions. Also called restraining orders, protective orders generally prohibit contact between specific parties. Those under a...
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How DWI conviction affects employment
If a person has a DWI conviction on his or her record, can it prevent him or her from getting a job? If a person gets a conviction in the future, can he or she lose the job he or she has now? In both cases, it depends. As Chron.com explains, factors such as the type...
How does one DWI change the course of someone’s life?
Getting a DWI on record may not feel like a big deal to some people at first. These people have a false sense of security in the fact that it is a first-time DWI. But even one single DWI could potentially alter the course of someone's life. This is important to...
Is jail time mandatory after a Texas DWI?
During a Texas traffic stop, the law enforcement officer who stops you may ask you to submit to a breath test if there is a suspicion you might have been drinking. If the results of that breath test lead to a charge of driving while intoxicated, you may have valid...
Effects of higher blood alcohol concentrations
Blood alcohol concentration is the ratio of alcohol in your bloodstream to the amount of blood in your body. A small percentage of alcohol can have a significant effect on your body and your brain. In Texas, as in most other states, the law presumes that you are too...
Looking at underage drunk driving charges in Texas
Whether you are the parent of a teen driver or a driver who has not reached the age of 21, it is critical to take a look at various issues related to underage drunk driving. Not only does underage drunk driving lead to serious penalties, but state law is especially...
Can you get expelled for a DWI?
As a student, you may have a lot on the line when facing the possibility of a DWI-related conviction. Even if it is your first-time offense or the first time you will have any sort of criminal record, it can potentially impact your schooling and career for years to...