Category Archives: DWI Defense

4 Things to Do After a DUI Arrest in Austin

4 Things to Do After a DUI Arrest in Austin

Did you know that DUI Arrests in Austin only have a conviction rate of about 64%? So, just because you were pulled over and blew over the legal limit, doesn’t mean your life is over. It can be an incredibly intimidating experience. And it can be embarrassing, particularly as people drive by while you’re trying to perform […]

Texas DWI – Cocaine and Marijuana

Texas DWI - Cocaine and Marijuana

Tom (not client’s real name) had worked a full day and was taking a friend home that evening when he was pulled over for his tail light not working properly. The short video of Tom driving before the stop showed no traffic violations. Tom used his turn signals and stopped safely. However, the police officer […]

New “2nd Chance” DWI Law in Texas

New 2nd Chance DWI Law in Texas

The new “2nd Chance” DWI non-disclosure law will take effect 9/1/17. It will allow those with DWI first offense convictions to have their records sealed if they meet certain requirements. If you have been convicted of DWI first offense in Texas, please contact our office to find out if you are eligible to file a Petition […]

It can happen to anyone (part II)!

It can happen to anyone (part II)!

http://www.chron.com/news/article/Montgomery-County-Sheriff-s-deputy-arrested-on-11165056.php Well, here we go again. Another Law Enforcement Officer arrested and charged with DWI, this time out of Montgomery County. At least the Defendant in this case was off-duty at the time of his arrest. Expect a letter of resignation or an official termination to come soon if indeed Deputy Flynn is convicted of […]

It can happen to anyone!

It can happen to anyone!

http://www.click2houston.com/news/houston-police-officer-arrested-for-dwi-police-say People sometimes ask me why I do what I do, why I practice the type of law I do, and why I represent the people that I do. “How can you defend people who are arrested for DWI?” I get that question a lot. Family members, friends, fellow attorneys. In short, the answer is […]

DWI Case Result Involving Prescription Drugs – Final Verdict: Not Guilty

DWI Case Result Involving Prescription Drugs - Final Verdict Not Guilty

Roy (not his real name) was diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), ADHD, severe anxiety disorder and panic attacks. He was on a regimen of Adderall and a small amount of Klonopin at 6 am and 2 pm each day. These 2 drugs operate on different portions of the brain and are metabolized by different […]

DWI and Drugs – What you need to know

DWI and Drugs – What you need to know

People ask me all the time whether it’s possible to be charged with a DWI if you have not been drinking. The short answer is YES!! You can still be arrested, charged, and prosecuted for DWI even if there is not a drop of alcohol in your system. Texas law allows for a person to […]

When is “consent” not “CONSENT”?

When is “consent” not “CONSENT”

What do you do when the Police say you consented to something, but you do not remember doing so or expressly remember not giving consent? How does someone fight what the police are calling “consent” in a criminal case? This situation happened recently with one of our firm’s clients. “Jake” was arrested by the Harris County […]

What to do when stopped by the police for DWI in Harris County

What to do when stopped by the police for DWI in Harris County

El condado de Harris, Texas, es el condado número 1 en todo Estados Unidos en arrestos por DWI. Se arresta a más personas en Houston y el condado de Harris que en cualquier otro condado. Le puede pasar a cualquiera. Sucede a diario, a personas como tú y como yo. Las personas que ni siquiera […]