Daily Archives - April 2, 2016

Zero Tolerance DUI Law

Kevin Spade2021-06-18T23:24:46+00:00No one is perfect and we all make mistakes – it is in our nature. However, what is utmost important is not letting our mistakes ruin our lives as a whole. For instance, drinking alcohol and getting behind the wheel is never a good idea – especially when you are a minor, under 21 years of age. With that said, there is a Zero Tolerance law in Texas when it comes to minors and DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal substance). See, for an adult to be charged with a DUI, his or her BAC (blood alcohol concentration) should be equal or surpassing the 0.08%. However, if it is a minor under 21 years of age, no matter how much alcohol there is in the blood, he or she is going to be taken into custody. It is important to understand that drinking alcohol when you are under...

Are Drugs Considered Illegal While Operating a Vehicle?

Kevin Spade2021-06-18T23:25:14+00:00Whenever someone is talking about DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal substance), most people immediately imagine a person who was operating his or her vehicle under the influence of alcohol. While it is so in most cases, it does not necessarily mean that every DUI case is about alcohol only. Driving while intoxicated or impaired also implies operating the vehicle under the influence of drugs – both legal and illegal substances. Regardless of whether it was marijuana or cocaine, it is illegal to drive in a mental state that is clouded by the drugs. With that said, if a person is pulled over at a DUI checkpoint and alcohol tests did not demonstrate that there is any alcohol in the blood, it does not necessarily mean that the law enforcement officer is going to let a person go. It does not work that way. If the law...

What Is DUI License Hearing

Kevin Spade2021-06-18T23:25:31+00:00It is no secret that being charged with a DUI is not a joke. After all, due to the fact that there are so many DUI accidents happening every day, law enforcement authorities are not very forgiving when it comes to dealing with DUI offenders. Among many penalties that come along with DUI charges, is a chance to lose your driving privileges. That is right – if you refused to submit yourself to a BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) test or perhaps failed it and your BAC was significantly above regulated standards, the arresting officer is going to take your driver’s license from you. Your driving privileges are going to be automatically suspended if you will not initiate an administrative DMV hearing within 10 days after you have received the notification of suspension. If you are going to lose the DMV hearing, your license is going to be suspended. If it is...