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Posted on May 14, 2013 By The Martinez Law Firm
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 ...
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Posted on May 6, 2013 By The Martinez Law Firm
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 ...
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Posted on Apr 29, 2013 By The Martinez Law Firm
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 ...
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Posted on Apr 22, 2013 By The Martinez Law Firm
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 ...
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Posted on Apr 16, 2013 By The Martinez Law Firm
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 ...
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Posted on Apr 1, 2013 By The Martinez Law Firm
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 ...
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Posted on Mar 18, 2013 By The Martinez Law Firm
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 ...
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Posted on Mar 4, 2013 By The Martinez Law Firm
According to ABC 13, a driver in Houston has been taken into custody after she plowed into a large van that was filled with children. The accident happened on Friday. The school van was parked outside ...
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Posted on Feb 25, 2013 By The Martinez Law Firm
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 ...
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Posted on Feb 18, 2013 By The Martinez Law Firm
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 ...
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Posted on Feb 11, 2013 By The Martinez Law Firm
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 ...
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Posted on Feb 4, 2013 By Herman Martinez
Driving under the influence of alcohol can be extremely dangerous. This is why the police take this offense so seriously. Recently, a woman from Houston disobeyed the law and chose to drive while she ...
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Posted on Jan 28, 2013 By The Martinez Law Firm
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 ...
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Posted on Jan 21, 2013 By The Martinez Law Firm
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 ...
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Posted on Jan 14, 2013 By The Martinez Law Firm
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 ...
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Posted on Dec 31, 2012 By The Martinez Law Firm
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 ...
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Posted on Dec 24, 2012 By The Martinez Law Firm
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. ...
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Posted on Dec 19, 2012 By The Martinez Law Firm
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 ...
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Posted on Nov 19, 2012 By The Martinez Law Firm
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Posted on Oct 23, 2012 By Martinez Law Firm
Alejandro Espinoza was craving a cheeseburger late Sunday night, which is why he decided to drive over to a local Burger King. Unfortunately, Espinoza was not sober when he left the house, and ...
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Posted on Oct 9, 2012 By The Martinez Law Firm
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 ...
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Posted on Oct 2, 2012 By The Martinez Law Firm
A man in Delaware was recently driving on the highway when he crashed his Land Rover into a guardrail. According to authorities the driver was arrested on Friday night when he served into the barrier ...
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Posted on Sep 27, 2012 By The Martinez Law Firm
Nick Fairley is the defensive tackle for the Lion’s, but hasn’t been on his game when off the field. He was recently arrested for driving under the influence, and is now trying to sort ...
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Posted on Sep 17, 2012 By Martinez Law Firm
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 ...
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Posted on Sep 11, 2012 By The Martinez Law Firm
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 ...
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