Driving in the wrong way could lead to a DWI arrest. The story of a Houston man will tell you how it happened.
The Houston man was seen driving the wrong way along a stretch of the Grand Parkway in Spring. A Montgomery County deputy constable spotted the man along the Grand Parkway near Rayford Road. The dash cam video shows the man passing the deputy constable, who immediately turned around and signaled his lights.
Authorities said the deputy constable immediately detected a strong odor of alcohol when he walked up to the driver’s car.
The driver was taken into custody for driving while intoxicated after failing both a field sobriety test and a portable breath test. A sample of his blood remains to be tested to determine the alcohol content.
The “No Refusal” Policy
A “No Refusal” program reinforced in last March to lower the number of drivers who still get behind the wheel after consuming excessive amounts of alcohol, a banned substance, or drugs. The “No Refusal” policy gives the police officers to draw blood samples from any driver suspected of alcohol consumption without the need to produce a search warrant if they refuse to comply to take a breath test or decline to give a blood sample voluntarily.
Serious penalties and fines will apply to those who convicts for the first-time DWI offender. DWI offenders can face up to six months of jail time and fined up to $2,000. In addition, they’ll have to face other expenses pertinent with a DUI in Texas arrest, a conviction, court, and legal fees, classes, bail, etc. As a result, all these extra costs can rack up pretty quickly of upward of $15,000 or more.
Contact a Texas Criminal and DWI defense attorney today who can provide you with a confidential consultation. He can also evaluate your case and counsel you on the best steps to take. Contact Mr. Yong J. An by calling or texting him 24/7 directly at (832) 428-5679.
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