By Tylden Shaeffer | Published May 5, 2024 | Posted in Drug, DWI | Tagged Tags: accident, drug, DWI, intoxicated | Comments Off on Intoxication Manslaughter — The Crime and Its Potential Defenses
In Texas, intoxication manslaughter means causing death of another person by reason of being intoxicated while operating a motor vehicle in a public place. It also applies to operating an aircraft, watercraft or amusement ride while intoxicated and causing death as a result. In essence, this is the most extreme instance of driving while intoxicated Read More
Read MoreYou may be charged with DWI if they are intoxicated while operating a motor vehicle in a public place. “Intoxicated” is defined as not having the normal use of mental or physical faculties by reason of ingesting alcohol, a controlled substance, a drug, a dangerous drug or any other substance. However, it is also defined Read More
Read MoreDespite our attempts to use our best judgment and make rational decisions, it is only human of us to make mistakes. However, those mistakes can have lasting impacts that define the rest of our lives. If you’ve experienced the pain and punishment of a DWI before, then you are likely familiar with the legal consequences Read More
Read MoreThere are a couple of common questions that clients ask me when it comes to ALR hearings. Among the top questions are, “What is an ALR Hearing,” and “why bother with an ALR Hearing?” In the following section, I will cover what ALR hearings are and their importance. What is an ALR Hearing? The Administrative Read More
Read MoreAfter being pulled over an offense of driving while intoxicated (DWI), one of the many questions that might rush through your head is “Will I go to jail?” The state of Texas is tough on DWI offenses. Even a first-time offense can result in jail time. Depending on the driver’s DWI history and other factors related Read More
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