DUI

Can I Drive for Uber With a DWI?

Published: May 09, 2025 in DUI

Driving for Uber offers flexibility and supplemental income, making it an attractive option for many in Houston. However, if you have been charged with a DWI in Houston, you might wonder about your eligibility to drive for Uber. The answer depends on several factors, including the nature of the offense, the time elapsed since the conviction, and Uber’s current policies. If you’ve been charged with a DWI, a DWI defense lawyer from The Law Offices of Ned Barnett can evaluate your situation and inform you if you can drive for…

Average Cost of a Houston DWI

Published: Mar 10, 2025 in Criminal Defense, DUI, DWI

If you’ve been charged with DWI, you may already have had to pay bail and the vehicle impound fee. Unfortunately, these costs are minor compared to the fees you could potentially face if you are convicted. The reality is that you could wind up paying thousands of dollars as a result of your conviction, even if it’s a first-time offense. Don’t think that cooperating will get you a more lenient sentence and lower costs. The best thing you can do is contact an experienced Houston DWI attorney as soon as…

Harris County DWI Classes – Know What You’re In For

Published: Nov 11, 2019 in DUI, DWI

If you don’t complete these classes your driver’s license could be revoked–along with your probation. You can take the classes online or at one of many education centers around Houston. Costing in the hundreds of dollars, DWI classes are yet another price to pay for a criminal conviction. At The Law Offices of Ned Barnett, we know the burdens of a DWI conviction. That’s why we take every step possible to obtain the dismissal or acquittal of our clients’ cases. In our experience, our ability to obtain favorable outcomes is…

Felony DWI Charges are Common in Houston

Published: Feb 03, 2017 in DUI

Being charged with driving while intoxicated is always a serious issue. At least if it is your first DWI offense, you are usually charged with a misdemeanor. Though it is tough to get through, a misdemeanor is considered less serious than a felony and once you have completed your sentence, including probation and your license suspension, you can often pick up where you left off. However, it is possible for a Texas DWI to be charged as a felony. In fact, it turns out that DWIs are regularly charged as…

Head Injuries May Affect a Field Sobriety Tests

Published: Jan 18, 2017 in Criminal Defense, DUI

When a police officer suspects that a driver may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they may attempt to administer a number of field sobriety tests. These tests assess a driver’s motor skills; whether they can walk properly, speak properly, etc. While these tests are often good indicators of whether or not a driver is intoxicated, their results can be misleading. If a driver has suffered a serious head injury, for example, it may be difficult for them to complete the tests. This intersection of head injuries and…