Halloween is the most deadly holiday of the year. On this scary night, the number of pedestrian deaths by a motor vehicle skyrocket. In fact, in Texas, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 26 percent of all Halloween pedestrian deaths involved DUI/DWI drivers.
Second offenders must become familiar with ignition interlock
Texas law states that if you receive a conviction of a second DWI within a period of five years, you must install an ignition interlock device on every vehicle you own.
Music festival attendee charged with DUI/DWI related offenses
Music festivals and other such events often draw large crowds across Texas. Attendees spend the afternoon and evening listening to music, visiting with friends and sometimes having a drink or two. When it is time to go home, those who have had too much to drink depend upon friends or paid forms of transportation to take them home. However, if none are available, the temptation to go ahead and drive home can be great and can lead to charges of DUI/DWI.
Juvenile defense: curfew lifted for minors in Austin
Many Texas cities have instituted a curfew for minors in efforts to reduce the amount of juvenile crime. Some officials argue that this practice has had little or no effect on the number of juvenile defense cases. It has also been noted that the curfew may actually increase juvenile crimes for certain demographics. Given these observations, the city of Austin has now lifted the curfew for anyone under 17.
