Author: Rob Chesnutt

Understanding DWI in Texas DWI is considered a serious offense in Texas, whether charged as a felony or misdemeanor. This article gives an attorney’s perspective on the DWI process in Texas, but it’s no substitute for the legal advice of...

Understanding DUI Minor Texas Laws In Texas, a DUI refers to Driving under the influence as a minor. It is a class C misdemeanor, and can be charged if there as any alcohol in the system, potentially leading to the...

Understanding Deferred Adjudication DWI Texas:  For many years, Texas Deferred Adjudication for DWI was not possible. However, the laws have recently changed, and in some cases, deferred adjudication is a possibility. Deferred adjudication probation is a type of probation that...

Understanding Probation for DWI in Texas: Guidelines and Implications Probation is one of the most common results for a misdemeanor DWI. While it’s certainly better than jail time, probation has it’s costs and pitfalls if you’re not careful. If you...

Understanding the True Cost of DWI in Texas: What You Need to Know in 2024 No doubt about it – a DWI, or drunk driving, is expensive. Between attorney fees, court costs, probation fees, and court conditions such as ignition...

What to Expect After 4 DWIs in Texas: Legal Consequences Explained Before I delve into legal consequences, I believe it’s safe to say that at a 4th DWI, you should definitely examine your habits and addictions, because it’s clear that...

Understanding the 2nd DWI Offense Texas: Penalties and Legal Options A 2nd DWI (after a previous conviction) bumps up to a class A misdemeanor with increased penalties. Beyond that, you may no longer be eligible for DWI diversion, more likely...

Can Charges Be Dropped at an Arraignment Hearing? What You Should Know OK let’s get something out the way first – charges CAN be dropped at any time. As long as the prosecutor agrees to drop the charges and files...

Chances of dismissal of DWI (Texas) A dismissal of a DWI charge may be possible, but it depends on the factors of your case. For example, a high BAC number (over .15) along with no probable cause issues for the...

Hire an Attorney for Fraud Defense If you have been charged with fraud and are wondering about the outcome of your case, it’s going to be difficult to provide general advice. That’s because fraud can mean a lot of things...