On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States overruled landmark abortion case Roe v. Wade, allowing states to now criminalize abortion.

For those participating in peaceful protests at the NRA Annual Meeting in Houston, Texas this weekend, below are a few things to remember.

Beginning September 1, 2017, a new Texas law gives many first-time DWI offenders an opportunity to seal the conviction from their record. The new law allows those who qualify the opportunity to file a petition for nondisclosure. If granted, the nondisclosure would seal the DWI conviction from the general public, and allow you to withhold it from any application for employment or licensing.

If you are accused of any crime in the United States of America, it is not your responsibility to help your accuser prove that you have committed that crime or to help your accuser gather evidence that will help him prove you have committed that crime.

In Texas, having a driver’s license is a privilege and not a right. Licensees have an implied contract with the State, wherein you agree to abide by certain laws (like not driving while intoxicated) in exchange for said privilege. Under this contract, there is also implied consent that you agree to give a breath or blood sample to any police officer suspecting you of DWI.

In addition to the criminal fines and penalties, if you are convicted of Driving While Intoxicated in Houston, Texas, you will likely have to pay for bail (to get out of jail), have an ignition interlock installed in your vehicle, and towing charges because your car will likely be impounded.

You should never face a DWI or other criminal charge alone. A Texas DWI Lawyer can help. Attorney Matt DeLuca has devoted the majority of his career to defending DWI and intoxication charges, and our law firm can help you obtain the best outcome.

There are a few possible sentences for those who have been convicted of DWI in Texas like jail time, fines, and driver’s license suspension — but it matters if it’s your first or second offense.