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Tomorrow is Mardi Gras Tuesday, and many people will be out celebrating in New Orleans and elsewhere. According to KHOU Houston Texas news, there will be patrols throughout various counties that will ...

This weekend will be a “no refusal” weekend in Texas, which means that drivers on the road can be arrested for a DUI if the police suspect that they are under the influence of alcohol. ...

Did you know that some DUIs can carry a harsher sentence than others? When a Grand Prairie man was driving his car down a Texas highway this month, he was unable to keep his eyes on the road or his ...

Tomorrow is Mardi Gras Tuesday, and many people will be out celebrating in New Orleans and elsewhere. According to KHOU Houston Texas news, there will be patrols throughout various counties that will ...

Earlier this week, country western singer Randy Travis was charged with driving while intoxicated and retaliation. According to officials, the singer may have hit construction barrels on the side of ...

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 ...

If you are charged with a DWI, you must be driving in order for the charge to be warranted. If you were not driving but were charged with this offense, then you can hire an attorney to argue that your ...

After being charged with a second DWI, a Fort Worth, Texas police officer has been fired from his job. This is because the officers maintain that they need to above reproach and obey the same laws ...

I get great use of the MLB app on my Ipad since it allows me to see any baseball game that is being played on a given. This has given me the luxury to listen to announcers across the country. One of ...

If you are caught driving under the influence of alcohol in the state of Texas, then you can be charged with a felony, rather than a misdemeanor. The Department of Motor Vehicles for Texas declares ...

A man in Oregon was arrested for drunk driving after his children made a 911 call to authorities. According to the Albany Democrat-Herald, Michael Edward Stout was driving while intoxicated on New ...

One of the most difficult things when talking to someone that has never been arrested for a crime much less DWI is that this could happen to anyone that has a drink and decides to drive. The police ...

Facing criminal charges is never easy. At the Martinez Law Firm, we are whole-heartedly devoted to helping clients in stand up for their rights in the courtroom – even in the face of a DWI ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It usually takes high publicity cases to illustrate how the law is different from one State to another. The recent arrest of current Tennessee Titans and former University of Texas Quarterback, Chris ...

Generally speaking, if someone is intoxicated in Texas it does not matter if it is because of alcohol, illegal drug use, or prescribed medication. It is really sad when I have to represent someone ...

Tomorrow is Mardi Gras Tuesday, and many people will be out celebrating in New Orleans and elsewhere. According to KHOU Houston Texas news, there will be patrols throughout various counties that will ...

If you are caught sleeping in a car, then there is a possibility that you could be charged with a DWI. Oftentimes alcohol will cause men and women to become drowsy. As a result, they may fall asleep ...

One of the most difficult things when talking to someone that has never been arrested for a crime much less DWI is that this could happen to anyone that has a drink and decides to drive. The police ...

When you are arrested for a DWI in Texas, you may be forced to go through two different trials at the same time. These are the civil and criminal trials. The punishments for these two trials are ...

A school bus driver has been sentenced to a year in prison after he crashed the entire bus into a Long Island home in New York. The driver pleaded guilty to drunk driving at his trial and also ...

When you are pulled over for any traffic offense, the experience can be nerve-wracking. That is why so many people panic, and may even exaggerate signs of intoxication in their attempt to hide that ...

When you are arrested for a DWI in Texas, you may be forced to go through two different trials at the same time. These are the civil and criminal trials. The punishments for these two trials are ...

In Houston, a 28-year-old mother was drinking and driving when she was involved in a terrible collision. The accident occurred back in April 2012 when the mother was speeding along a road in Cut and ...

Recently, a DWI officer was fired from his position on a Texas squad when he was arrested for committing a DWI offense himself. He was taken into custody in January for drunk driving. The Department ...

The holiday weekend is coming up fast. With Christmas just around the corner, many adults will be consuming wine, beer, and spirits as a part of their holiday festivities. After that, many of these ...

If you want to learn more about this accomplished law firm, then you can check out their website at www.dwiattorneysinhouston.com. In addition to exploring this informative website, Mr. Martinez and ...

I get great use of the MLB app on my Ipad since it allows me to see any baseball game that is being played on a given. This has given me the luxury to listen to announcers across the country. One of ...

I was in Las Vegas, Nevada this past weekend where I saw several billboards on the side of the road advertising for DWI /DUI arrest. I rarely come across any type of legal advertising in Houston much ...

Friday morning, Reese Witherspoon was arrested alongside her husband after their car was pulled over in Atlanta. According to CBS News reports, a state trooper stopped their vehicle when he noticed ...

A man in Oregon was arrested for drunk driving after his children made a 911 call to authorities. According to the Albany Democrat-Herald, Michael Edward Stout was driving while intoxicated on New ...

Drinking and driving often spikes between the end of November and the beginning of January because of the many holiday celebrations and parties that involve alcohol. Because of this, the Houston ...

If you are caught sleeping in a car, then there is a possibility that you could be charged with a DWI. Oftentimes alcohol will cause men and women to become drowsy. As a result, they may fall asleep ...

If you are under the age of 21 and are caught with even a 0.01% BAC behind the wheel, then you can be arrested and charged with a DUI. This is because minors are not permitted to consume alcohol under ...

Drinking and driving often spikes between the end of November and the beginning of January because of the many holiday celebrations and parties that involve alcohol. Because of this, the Houston ...

After being charged with a second DWI, a Fort Worth, Texas police officer has been fired from his job. This is because the officers maintain that they need to above reproach and obey the same laws ...

If you are caught sleeping in a car, then there is a possibility that you could be charged with a DWI. Oftentimes alcohol will cause men and women to become drowsy. As a result, they may fall asleep ...

Drinking and driving often spikes between the end of November and the beginning of January because of the many holiday celebrations and parties that involve alcohol. Because of this, the Houston ...

After being charged with a second DWI, a Fort Worth, Texas police officer has been fired from his job. This is because the officers maintain that they need to above reproach and obey the same laws ...

Drinking and driving often spikes between the end of November and the beginning of January because of the many holiday celebrations and parties that involve alcohol. Because of this, the Houston ...

If you want to learn more about this accomplished law firm, then you can check out their website at www.dwiattorneysinhouston.com. In addition to exploring this informative website, Mr. Martinez and ...

When you are arrested for a DWI in Texas, you may be forced to go through two different trials at the same time. These are the civil and criminal trials. The punishments for these two trials are ...

After being charged with a second DWI, a Fort Worth, Texas police officer has been fired from his job. This is because the officers maintain that they need to above reproach and obey the same laws ...

Drunk driving is an offense that is taken seriously in Houston. While offenders are sometimes irritated that they were confronted for this crime, the fact is that prosecuting drunk drivers is an ...

If you have been arrested for a DWI, then you need an attorney on your side to avoid the penalties that can come with this charge. You may be fined for your crime, but that’s not the only ...

Drinking and driving often spikes between the end of November and the beginning of January because of the many holiday celebrations and parties that involve alcohol. Because of this, the Houston ...

This weekend will be a “no refusal” weekend in Texas, which means that drivers on the road can be arrested for a DUI if the police suspect that they are under the influence of alcohol. ...

Drinking and driving often spikes between the end of November and the beginning of January because of the many holiday celebrations and parties that involve alcohol. Because of this, the Houston ...

This weekend will be a “no refusal” weekend in Texas, which means that drivers on the road can be arrested for a DUI if the police suspect that they are under the influence of alcohol. ...

If you want to learn more about this accomplished law firm, then you can check out their website at www.dwiattorneysinhouston.com. In addition to exploring this informative website, Mr. Martinez and ...

A school bus driver has been sentenced to a year in prison after he crashed the entire bus into a Long Island home in New York. The driver pleaded guilty to drunk driving at his trial and also ...

After being charged with a second DWI, a Fort Worth, Texas police officer has been fired from his job. This is because the officers maintain that they need to above reproach and obey the same laws ...

Drunk driving is an offense that is taken seriously in Houston. While offenders are sometimes irritated that they were confronted for this crime, the fact is that prosecuting drunk drivers is an ...

After being charged with a second DWI, a Fort Worth, Texas police officer has been fired from his job. This is because the officers maintain that they need to above reproach and obey the same laws ...

Drunk driving is an offense that is taken seriously in Houston. While offenders are sometimes irritated that they were confronted for this crime, the fact is that prosecuting drunk drivers is an ...

Tomorrow is Mardi Gras Tuesday, and many people will be out celebrating in New Orleans and elsewhere. According to KHOU Houston Texas news, there will be patrols throughout various counties that will ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

One of the saddest things about the DWI /DUI law in Texas is that it does not take into account a person's state of mind. In other words, it does not matter if the person did not intend to drive under ...

Generally speaking, if someone is intoxicated in Texas it does not matter if it is because of alcohol, illegal drug use, or prescribed medication. It is really sad when I have to represent someone ...

After being charged with a second DWI, a Fort Worth, Texas police officer has been fired from his job. This is because the officers maintain that they need to above reproach and obey the same laws ...

You don’t have to be in a motor vehicle to get a DWI in Texas. In fact, you can be on a bicycle and merit one of these charges. Bicyclists are held to the same federal standard as all drivers ...

One DWI comes with a significant penalty. In Houston, a first-time offender typically receives 72 hours up to 6 months of confinement, and 24 to 100 hours of community service. An offender can also be ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...