Category Archives: DWI
Is a Lane Change Sufficient to Support a Texas DWI Stop?
A police officer must have “reasonable suspicion” to pull a driver over. In most cases, this reasonable suspicion takes the form of the officer observing an apparent traffic violation. And while most such stops end up in nothing more than a traffic ticket, if the officer observes evidence of other potential offenses, such as… Read More »
Can Texas Police Initiate a DWI Stop Based on a 911 Call?
A police officer must have “reasonable suspicion” to initiate a traffic stop. This standard is often met when the officer personally observes a traffic violation. But it may also arise from a 911 caller reporting a possible violation. According to a 2014 decision from the United States Supreme Court, Navarette v. California, law enforcement… Read More »
Understanding a Texas DWI Traffic Stop
In Texas, law enforcement officers don’t always need a warrant to detain someone. For instance, if an officer observes someone committing a traffic violation, like speeding, failing to signal, or rolling through a stop sign, he or she can pull that person over. Once pulled over, a driver will be asked for his or… Read More »
Is My License Still Valid After My DWI Arrest?
The short answer to this question is “Yes, your Texas driver’s license is still valid immediately following a DWI arrest.” However, the status of your driving privileges can, and will, quickly change if the driver in question fails to take certain steps. Unlike other crimes, arrests for driving while intoxicated involve not only criminal… Read More »