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Changes in DWI Law in Texas

September 01, 2009 20:56

As of today, September 1, two new laws go into force that deal with DWIs in Texas.  Section 724.017 of the Transportation Code is now expended to allow more situations where police can do a forced blood draw without a warrant.  Mandatory warrantless blood draws are now allowed if a...

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Austin Police Department Releases the List of Austin's Top DWI Bars

Ken Gibson
December 29, 2011 19:44

images.bimedia.net/documents/Copy+of+Top+Bar+Location+2011.xlsThe Top 20 DWI bars are: Kung Fu Saloon (23 Arrests) J Black's (17 Arrests) Rain (15 Arrests) The Ranch (14 Arrests) Molotov (13 Arrests) Thirsty Nickel (13 Arrests) Oilcan Harry's (12 Arrests) Sherlock's...

Provide Blood or Breath and your DWI may turn into a Class A Misdemeanor

Ken Gibson
September 13, 2011 15:56

A new law, which is being called the “Extreme DWI Law”, took effect on September 1. This new law enhances the punishment for anyone with .15, or higher, alcohol content in their blood or breath, taking a DWI offense from a Class B to a Class A misdemeanor. This new law carries with it a...

Jail for First Time DWI Doesn't Prevent A Subsequent DWI

Ken Gibson
August 24, 2011 15:46

USA Today posted a good article about the fact that punishment for drunken driving among the states is inconsistent at best. Get arrested in Alaska, Tennessee or Georgia and you will face mandatory jail time for your first offense. These three states require mandatory sentences ranging...

DWI bills in the 82nd Legislature

Ken Gibson
May 10, 2011 14:48

In this session, like in previous one, some state legislators targeted drunk drivers but most of those proposals, seem to be going nowhere. Here are some of the bills and their status three weeks before the Legislature adjourns. . Bill Goal Status • SB 231 To revoke driving privileges of...

DWI Probation Program

Ken Gibson
March 29, 2011 01:06

San Antonio Express News ran a report last week of a Tarrant County DWI probation program called Felony Alcohol Intervention Project. It is designed for offenders with three or more DWIs.  This program these repeat offenders to accept a “plea bargain for a seven-year prison sentence that...

Driver Responsibility Program Repealed?

Ken Gibson
March 25, 2011 19:09

The Texas Tribune reported this week that state lawmakers are considering eliminating the Driver Responsibility Program that was created in 2003 “to generate money and discourage unsafe driving.” The program tacks on a surcharge to drivers who get ticketed for various moving...

Austin Police Department has issued their list of the most frequented bars for suspected DWI drivers

Ken Gibson
March 15, 2011 21:36

The Austin Police Department has released its annual compilation of  bars, clubs and restaurants that are most frequently named by motorists who are arrested for DWI.  Police use the information when deciding what areas of Austin to target their enforcement. Here’s the bar name, the...

The Legislators are warming up to attack DWIs in Austin, TX

October 05, 2010 20:45

The Dallas Morning News reported that some Legislators are already beating their drums regarding their proposals to fight DWIs. In the past, Legislators have thought the only solution was to make the punishment for DWI more harsh. They are not realizing that this isn’t the...

Travis County is going to start doing more blood draws at the jail

May 11, 2010 20:00

The Austin American Statesman reported today that the Travis County Commissioners voted to enter into an agreement between Travis County and the City of Austin that will allow for a phlebotomist to be at the jail from Tuesday night through Sunday morning.  These folks have reported that they...