When many people think of what it makes to get a DWI , they think of someone that has gone to the bar, consumed a lot of alcohol, and then got behind the wheel of their vehicle extremely intoxicated. This is definitely one component of driving while intoxicated, but under Texas law, it is illegal for anyone to be under the influence of any substance when driving. Not only does this include ...
No one doubts that drunk driving is a terrible practice. Still, measures taken by the State of Texas to deter drunk driving continue to face uncertainty. Recent court cases have mainly focused on whether police officers are required to obtain a warrant before submitting suspects to blood alcohol tests. In 2009, the State legislature amended Section 724.012 of the Transportation Code to permit ...