If you’ve driven down I-45, I-59, or any major Texas highway, you’ve probably seen the bold warning signs: “Drink. Drive. Go to Jail.” These signs get your attention, and they’re meant to. It’s so easy to get an UBER or find a safer way to move around other than impaired driving. But while these signs serveContinue reading “Can You Drive After One Drink in Texas? The Real Law Behind “Drink. Drive. Go to Jail” Signs in Montgomery County”
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What Is a “No Refusal” Weekend in Montgomery County, Texas?
f you’ve driven through Montgomery County, you’ve seen the familiar signs over the interstate: “Drink. Drive. Go to Jail.” They’re attention-grabbing, and they’re designed to keep people from being dangerous and stupid, but they also paint an incomplete picture. In Texas, it is not illegal to drink and drive. What is illegal is driving while intoxicated, meaning alcohol hasContinue reading “What Is a “No Refusal” Weekend in Montgomery County, Texas?”
Standardized Field Sobriety Tests Can Be Unfair and Unrealiable in DWI Investigations
When someone is pulled over on suspicion of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in Montgomery County, Texas, law enforcement officers often rely on a set of roadside tests known as Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs). These tests include the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN), Walk and Turn (WAT), and One-Leg Stand (OLS). While these tests are supposed to help officersContinue reading “Standardized Field Sobriety Tests Can Be Unfair and Unrealiable in DWI Investigations”
Why Drug Recognition Exams (DREs) in Texas Can Be Unreliable and Unfair
Montgomery County, Texas law enforcement is aggressively prioritizing catching those driving under the influence of drugs – with particular attention to marijuana and opiates. In addition to typical standardized field sobriety testing, officers will also occasionally utilize the Drug Recognition Exam (DRE). Defense attorneys have long sounded the alarm with horror stories about these examinations.Continue reading “Why Drug Recognition Exams (DREs) in Texas Can Be Unreliable and Unfair”