As far back as the 1960s, law enforcement agencies in Texas used random checkpoints to circumvent the reasonable suspicion rule. Sometimes, these DWI checkpoints consisted of little more than groups of officers who pulled over motorists if they "didn't look right." For that reaso...
DUI
Does the ALR Hearing Matter?
The fines, probation, and other direct consequences of a DWI are bad enough. The collateral consequences, like license suspension and higher insurance rates, can be even worse. There's not much that a lawyer can do about the cost of auto insurance. But there is a lot an attorney ...
Breaking Down the Elements of a DWI
Prosecutors are very aggressive when it comes to DWIs. In some jurisdictions, as many as half the probationers were convicted of misdemeanor DWI. Truth be told, many of these cases are difficult to defend. But that's certainly not always the case, many times, especially during h...
Are you hoping your drug conviction will be dismissed?
You may insist that you are innocent of the drug charges that led to your conviction. Texas is very aggressive in dealing with drug crimes, but law enforcement, prosecutors and judges sometimes make mistakes. At one time, there was a record number of exonerations for d...
Are breath tests always accurate?
The breath test is among the most common tools police officers use to bolster DUI charges. If you are stopped on suspicion of drunk driving, you will most likely be asked to breathe into a machine that measures your blood alcohol level. A positive reading will serve as evidence o...
Texas DUI: Avoiding jail time
The best way for you to avoid going to jail on a DUI conviction in Texas is obviously to avoid drinking and driving altogether. If you plan to imbibe before getting behind the wheel, you may first want to educate yourself as much as possible about the risks involved. That way, yo...
