Travis County DWI Guide

DWI Guide - Travis County DWI Lawyer

Use the links on the left to navigate through the following areas on our DWI Guide.

DWI Terms

Common DWI terms, such as BAC, line hugging, and retrograde extrapolation

DWI Defenses

Problems with mouth alcohol, absence of slope detectors, and retrograde extrapolation

Walkthrough of a Typical DWI Stop & Arrest

From traffic stop to arrest and FSTs

DWI Sobriety Field Tests (FSTs) & Physiological DWI Tests

Walk the line, stand and count, nose touch, Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus and why do officers shine a light in my eyes?

DMV License Suspension after DWI

Will the DMV Suspend my driver's license, and how to prevent suspension

How a Breathalyzer Works

Mechanisms and science behind breathalyzer models

Explaining Blood Alcohol Levels (BAC)

What does the .08% BAC mean? How many drinks is that?

Common DWI Questions & FAQ

Should I take a blood test or blood? What if I refuse the breath test? Do they have to dismiss my case? Can I be arrested after drinking one beer, or arrested with a bac lower than .08%?

Travis County & Texas DWI Statistics, Studies and Research

DWI Statistics, studies, and DWI research county by county in Texas

Punishments for a Texas DWI Offense

Find out about potential penalties and punishments on DWI 1, DWI 2 and DWI 3.