The distinction matters, but safety comes first. TxDOT reports that 1,254 people died on Texas roads because of impaired driving in 2025, which was about three people each day.  What Does Drinking and Driving Mean Under Texas Law? The phrase can describe different conduct. Texas law treats each situation according to its own elements. Situation […]

And if anyone passed as a direct result of the wreck, then the driver might be charged with intoxicated manslaughter, pursuant to sec. 49.08. That’s a very important aspect to this discussion. The civil injury claim you’re entitled to file against the drunk driver and the criminal DWI case against him/her are two completely separate […]

A second-degree felony applies unless the specific conditions listed above elevate it to a first-degree felony. The criminal case belongs to the State. Your family’s civil claim, on the other hand, is your own. That is probably the most important point that many families don’t hear immediately after a deadly car wreck. The prosecutor will […]

If a specimen is taken after the arrest, it could create issues with the timing of the blood test and the potential for admission into court. In addition to a BAC of .08% or lower, a driver can also be convicted of DWI if their use of alcohol, prescription medications, or illegal substances has impaired […]