Category: DWI

Facing your first DWI? Here’s everything you need to know.

Price Twine

Posted on May 13, 2025

Facing your first DWI? Here’s everything you need to know.

If you are charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas, it’s important to know that you could be facing one of the most aggressively punished offenses. DWI cases are unfortunately not uncommon in Texas, with Forbes ranking our state third-highest in the country for the rate of drunk drivers, both over and under... Read More »

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Rodeo Austin Coming to Town

Price Twine

Posted on February 27, 2024

Rodeo Austin Comes This Month Rodeo Austin returns to Central Texas this month, from March 8 to 23 at 9100 Decker Lake Road in Austin. The Rodeo brings with it live music, livestock shows and the carnival. Fairgrounds will open at 10 a.m. with general admission tickets beginning at $5-10 and concert admissions beginning... Read More »

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Things Are Getting Heated: Crime Spikes in Summer Months

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Posted on July 14, 2023

Things Are Getting Heated: Crime Spikes in Summer Months

By Brooke Price In 2019, a study published in the National Bureau of Economic Research[1] discussed the impact of heat and pollution on crime, reporting that overall crime rose by 2.2% and violent crime by 5.7%. In the summer, there are higher rates of arrests for aggravated assault, sexual assault, burglary, domestic violence, and crimes involving weapons.[2] So, why... Read More »

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Have you heard of open container laws?

Price Twine

Posted on July 7, 2023

By Brooke Price Did you know? In Texas, you can be charged with a Class C misdemeanor for having an opened alcoholic beverage in your vehicle, even if you aren’t drinking or the car is parked. According to Texas Penal Code Sec. 49.031, an open container is defined as a “bottle, can, or other receptacle that contains... Read More »

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That’s Depressing: Driving on SSRIs May Lead to Criminal Charges

Price Twine

Posted on June 9, 2023

That’s Depressing: Driving on SSRIs May Lead to Criminal Charges

By: Brooke Price According to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 13.2% of adults over 18 in the U.S. reported use of antidepressant medications from 2015-2018.[1] Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI’s) are among the most commonly prescribed, but can cause serious side effects including headaches, drowsiness, insomnia, and dizziness.[2] Previously, we’ve discussed... Read More »

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The Daytime DWI — What You Should Know

Price Twine

Posted on April 17, 2023

On average, it takes a full hour for the body to metabolize one standard drink.[1] And after a night out with friends, it’s common practice to sleep it off and drive home the next morning. But what if there’s still alcohol in your system the next day? For example: If you go to the bars... Read More »

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Don’t Get the Gift of a DWI This Holiday Season

Price Twine

Posted on December 6, 2021

Don’t Get the Gift of a DWI This Holiday Season

The holidays can evoke a range of emotions in people, from excitement to sadness. Factor in the continuing uncertainty due to Covid and the possibility for Christmas and New Year’s parties, and those emotions are likely to run high. During the period from Thanksgiving to New Year, law enforcement is out and looking for... Read More »

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DWI with a Child Passenger

Price Twine

Posted on July 30, 2021

A Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge in Texas can carry serious consequences. It is important to know that these consequences may be elevated if there is a child passenger in your vehicle. According to Texas Penal Code section 49.045, an individual can be charged with a DWI with a Child Passenger in Texas if he... Read More »

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How Driving While Intoxicated Charges Can Ruin Your Holiday and What to Do About It

Price Twine

Posted on December 16, 2020

How Driving While Intoxicated Charges Can Ruin Your Holiday and What to Do About It

Posted by R. Scott Magee The holidays are fast approaching. And, even though things are a little different this year due to COVID, many people will use their time off from work to enjoy friends, family, and drinking. The easiest way to avoid DWI charges is to NEVER drink and drive. If you can, there are... Read More »

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Tis the Season for “No Refusal” Weekends

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Posted on December 11, 2020

Tis the Season for “No Refusal” Weekends

Post Written By Brooke Price With the holidays fast approaching, it’s important to know your rights if you get pulled over for a DWI or DUI. In Williamson County, holiday weekends are typically “no refusal” weekends. Since Texas is considered to be an “implied consent” state, “no refusal” means that if an officer suspects that you... Read More »

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Case Results

Dismissed

DWI

February 2020

Officer claimed several reasons for the initial stop of client. Portable breath test on scene showed BAC above .08 but lab results of blood taken hours later showed a BAC below .08. After reviewing video of client on scene and... read more »

Dismissed

Injury to Child

February 2020

After a thorough negotiation, the State reduced the charge to a misdemeanor and agreed to allow client to complete Pretrial Intervention Program for a dismissal of all charges and eligibility to expunge the full record.

Dismissed

Possession of Dangerous Drug

February 2020

After showing client was a victim of traumatic circumstances and was seeking assistance, State agreed to dismiss.

Reduced Charge

DWI 2nd

February 2020

State had a strong case, but after explaining client’s several extenuating circumstances a plea deal for a time served on a reduced charge of a class B misdemeanor was agreed to. No jail time and no probation required.

Dismissed

Assault by Contact (child)

March 2020

After reviewing evidence and client completing an agreed educational class, the State agreed to dismiss the charge.

Dismissed

Assault Family Violence

March 2020

After reviewing evidence and providing context of situation, State agreed to dismiss.

Dismissed

Assault Causes Bodily Injury x 2

March 2020

After reviewing evidence and showing that alleged victims participated in the assaultive conduct (mutual combat defense) the State dismissed.

*The results discussed here are not necessarily representative of the results achieved in all cases. The facts and circumstances of each case are different and must be evaluated on its own merit.

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During one of the darkest periods in my life I was referred to Michael and Liz by another attorney from Austin. I wasn’t guilty of what I was accused of so it was important for me to seek out Good counsel. After my first meeting with them I was certain I had found it. During the almost year-long process they kept me informed and reassured me that they were going to do everything possible to help me get out of this situation. Liz is well organized and very on top of her game. Michael maybe one of the sharpest legal minds in Williamson County and the day I walked out of court free I was happy he was by my side. I sincerely hope I never need their services again but if I ever got in a situation where I needed a great attorney I know who to call.

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Michael is phenomenal. He does his dudiligence, knows the law backward and front, has great contacts, and has the ability to win whatever is thrown at him. He went above and beyond for me when I needed him when I was wrongfully charged in Williamson and Travis County on a crime I did not commit. Not once did he tell me to plea because no matter how good the deal, he didn’t want me to plea on something I didn’t do. Id recommend Michael and anyone he works with or referrers because he is a stand-up individual with an amazing work ethic.

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