On behalf of Peter & Lanzillo, PLLC | Sep 18, 2020 | Dwi
Texas law enforcement officers can stop motorists for driving while intoxicated if they show visible impairment. They can also make an arrest with measured blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher. Individuals found guilty of DWI may receive the following legal...
On behalf of Peter & Lanzillo, PLLC | Jul 31, 2020 | Dwi
When you attend college in Texas, you have years of exploration ahead of you. These are the years where you can experience life away from home. You can try out different things. You can test career paths to see which ones appeal to you most. Just make sure you do not...
On behalf of Peter & Lanzillo, PLLC | Jul 14, 2020 | Dwi
The Texas Department of Transportation reported that in 2018, there was a death toll of 3,639 because of motor vehicle accidents. 940 of those deaths occurred because a person behind the wheel drove while intoxicated. In Plano, 262 crashes happened, resulting in three...
On behalf of Peter & Lanzillo, PLLC | May 21, 2020 | Dwi
Driving while intoxicated is a serious matter in Texas, which is why the state has enacted harsh penalties for those who break the law. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your DWI case, the law may require you to install an ignition interlock device on your...
On behalf of Peter & Lanzillo, PLLC | Apr 21, 2020 | Dwi
When a motor vehicle crash occurs or a law enforcement official suspects someone of driving drunk, breathalyzer tests are often performed right away. However, we know that these tests are not always accurate. In fact, if you have diabetes you are especially likely to...
On behalf of Peter & Lanzillo, PLLC | Mar 7, 2020 | Dwi
There is never a good time to drink and drive. After all, if you have a blood alcohol concentration over Texas’s 0.08% legal limit before getting behind the wheel, you are apt to face a variety of legal and life consequences. While police officers commonly stop...
On behalf of Peter & Lanzillo, PLLC | Feb 25, 2020 | Dwi
You may know that the drunk driving laws in Texas can be quite strict. Among the many potential penalties that a person accused of driving while intoxicated may experience is the requirement to install and use an ignition interlock device. For some people, the use of...
On behalf of Peter & Lanzillo, PLLC | Dec 24, 2019 | Dwi
Car accidents can happen at any time of the day or night. Sometimes they occur as a result of a single moment of inattention. Despite this, law enforcement officials might automatically assume that a person with a previous conviction related to drunk driving is...
On behalf of Peter & Lanzillo, PLLC | Nov 27, 2019 | Dwi
A man in Travis County is in police custody following a tragic car accident that claimed the lives of a father and son, according to local sources. Texas police responded to the accident on the night of Nov. 17, where they discovered a driver they believe to have been...
On behalf of Peter & Lanzillo, PLLC | Oct 17, 2019 | Dwi
Lack of sleep can often have surprising effects on the human body. Unfortunately, police may assume that an exhausted driver is actually under the influence of alcohol. In fact, a police officer in Texas was recently arrested because law enforcement officials believe...
