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- New Black Friday Store Hours May Cause DWI Arrest
I want to be clear that I am not of a fan of Black Friday. I have never understood the frantic nature of consumers headed out to the mall, fighting traffic, unable to find a parking spot, and fighting ... - What Type Of Person Gets A DWI?
As a Houston DWI lawyer I often get asked about what type of people get arrested for DWI. The most complete answer is anyone that has a drink, and drives a car may be stopped by the police and may be ... - Houston, Harris County, Texas Internet Providers
A lot of my clients are in the dark about Breath Alcohol Ignition interlock Device (BAIDD) providers. Below you will find a list of providers that service the Greater Houston and Harris County, Texas ...
- Changes TO DWI Occupational Licenses in Houston, Harris, County, Texas
One of the many annoying things about getting arrested for drunk driving in Houston, Harris County, Texas is having to get an occupational driver's license if the ALR hearing is lost. Luckily, the ... - Why Would Someone Plead Guilty Of DWI The Same Day They Are Charged?
Typically, in Houston, Harris County, Texas when someone is arrested for drunk driving or DWI they are released on bond within 24 hours. Even when the person is unable to make bond it typically takes ... - Harris County DWI DIVERT And Your Commercial License
At some point during the past year and a half since the Harris County, Texas DIVERT Program has been put in place they decided to disqualify anyone with a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from ...
- Houston Court Agrees That Drunk Driving Is Not Defined In Texas
I was recently defending a DWI case in Harris County, Texas when I got into a discussion with the prosecutor handling the case. The disagreement was over using the word drunk driving. My point was ... - Changes TO DWI Occupational Licenses in Houston, Harris, County, Texas
One of the many annoying things about getting arrested for drunk driving in Houston, Harris County, Texas is having to get an occupational driver's license if the ALR hearing is lost. Luckily, the ... - Why Would Someone Plead Guilty Of DWI The Same Day They Are Charged?
Typically, in Houston, Harris County, Texas when someone is arrested for drunk driving or DWI they are released on bond within 24 hours. Even when the person is unable to make bond it typically takes ...
- Obtaining an Occupational License
In the state of Texas, there is something called an implied consent law. Basically, this means that anyone who registers for a driver's license in that state agrees to submit to field sobriety ... - Police Aided by University Students
On March 14, 2012 two Texas Southern University students were driving down Scott Street when they were rear ended by a large SUV. The driver of the SUV attempted to flee the scene, but the students ... - Houston DWI Law Twists
DWI laws in Houston are very similar to those in other cities; however Houston has its own twists. One of the most damaging aspect of Houston DWI law is the criminal record that you may likely face ...
- Houston Court Agrees That Drunk Driving Is Not Defined In Texas
I was recently defending a DWI case in Harris County, Texas when I got into a discussion with the prosecutor handling the case. The disagreement was over using the word drunk driving. My point was ... - The DWI Explanation Letter
I came across a blog entry detailing how a lawyer can provide a letter for a prospective employer with details surrounding a DWI case. The purpose of this is to give an explanation to the person ... - Will Texas Ever Eliminate DWI Jury Trials?
How would the citizens of Texas feel if the right to jury trials for a DWI no longer existed?Currently, the state of Arizona is set to join several other states like Louisiana and Hawaii that do not ...
- Why Does Texas Abuse Commercial Driver's License Holders?
Drivers in Texas that have a commercial drivers license (CDL) must feel like an abused stepchild. Most anyone that has one of these licenses knows that they are not going to be treated the same as ... - Harris County DWI DIVERT And Your Commercial License
At some point during the past year and a half since the Harris County, Texas DIVERT Program has been put in place they decided to disqualify anyone with a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from ... - The Judge That Gives Also Taketh Away
A few of the Harris County, Texas Judges were reluctant to accept the DIVERT program when it started. In fact, there is still one judge that does not allow the program in his court. One of the main ...
- Why Does Texas Abuse Commercial Driver's License Holders?
Drivers in Texas that have a commercial drivers license (CDL) must feel like an abused stepchild. Most anyone that has one of these licenses knows that they are not going to be treated the same as ... - The Judge That Gives Also Taketh Away
A few of the Harris County, Texas Judges were reluctant to accept the DIVERT program when it started. In fact, there is still one judge that does not allow the program in his court. One of the main ... - Houston DIVERT Questionaire
After posting the DIVERT contract yesterday I realized it would be helpful if I posted the initial questionnaire that is asked of someone before the SALCE assessment is done. The following is asked of ...
- The Judge That Gives Also Taketh Away
A few of the Harris County, Texas Judges were reluctant to accept the DIVERT program when it started. In fact, there is still one judge that does not allow the program in his court. One of the main ... - Houston DIVERT Questionaire
After posting the DIVERT contract yesterday I realized it would be helpful if I posted the initial questionnaire that is asked of someone before the SALCE assessment is done. The following is asked of ... - Cinco De Mayo in Houston
Most people outside of Mexico do not what the signficance of Cinco de Mayo is outside of an excuse for a lot of drinking. While Cinco de Mayo is more than just another excuse to party it does lead to ...
- Human Breathalyzer Sentenced to Jail
It seems like every year someone wearing the Breathalyzer costume for Halloween is arrested for drunk driving. I wonder if that person realizes that if they are stopped by a police officer while ... - Harris County, Texas Judges annoyed with the DWI DIVERT crew
Now that the DIVERT program has reached its one year mark and contracts have been fulfilled cases are being dismissed daily in Harris County, Texas' misdemeanor courts. The tricky part is that the DWI ...
- Tips For NCAA Final Four Visitors
You may have already noticed that Houston, Texas does not have a reliable public transportation system to get around the city. Additionally, our cab service is not much better, but it beats the ... - New DWI law stuck in neutral?
Earlier this year the Austin Police Chief floated the idea of creating a new DWI law for those that blow under the current legal limit of .08. I questioned the idea of creating a new DWI law here . I ... - A Renaissance Festival Thanksgiving DWI Buzz Kill
Just what we need for the Thanksgiving Holiday...another DWI crackdown by local enforcement. The current target is the Texas Renaissance Festival. Most disturbing is the fact that law enforcement are ...
- New DWI law stuck in neutral?
Earlier this year the Austin Police Chief floated the idea of creating a new DWI law for those that blow under the current legal limit of .08. I questioned the idea of creating a new DWI law here . I ... - Harris County, Texas Judges annoyed with the DWI DIVERT crew
Now that the DIVERT program has reached its one year mark and contracts have been fulfilled cases are being dismissed daily in Harris County, Texas' misdemeanor courts. The tricky part is that the DWI ... - Would You Like More Harris County DWI Clients?
Thisseems to be the newest line that search engine sales people are using when calling our law firm. For the most part, my assistant does a great job screening these calls, but when I am "on call" ...
- Houston, Harris County, Texas Internet Providers
A lot of my clients are in the dark about Breath Alcohol Ignition interlock Device (BAIDD) providers. Below you will find a list of providers that service the Greater Houston and Harris County, Texas ... - The Harris County DIVERT Experience
The DIVERT program initiated in Harris County, Texas has some good and bad points. I will not rehash them here. A client was kind enough to allow me to publish their email to me . The following is ... - Would you really buy a car with a DWI prevention device?
A couple of friends have mentioned a local news story about future vehicles being manufactured with a DWI device that is similar to the interlock. This device would not allow a vehicle to be started ...
- Obtaining an Occupational License
In the state of Texas, there is something called an implied consent law. Basically, this means that anyone who registers for a driver's license in that state agrees to submit to field sobriety ... - Harris County, Texas Occupational Worksheet
While most petitions for Occupational Licenses in Harris County, Texas must be filed with the County Civil Court they are typically taken care of in the County Criminal Court where the DWI is/was ... - Commercial Drivers License Saved at the ALR
One of the many pitfalls of having a commercial drivers license and being charged for a DWI is that an occupational license is not available if the administrative license revocation hearing (ALR) is ...
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