Recent Posts in Harris County DWI Category
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 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 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 7, 2013 By The Martinez Law Firm
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 ...
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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 Nov 19, 2012 By The Martinez Law Firm
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 ...
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Posted on Nov 12, 2012 By The Martinez Law Firm
If you were recently arrested for a DWI, then chances are that you are frightened. You may need to spend months in jail, pay exorbitant fines, or attend DWI school as a result of your crime. As well, ...
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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 May 19, 2011 By Herman Martinez
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 ...
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Posted on May 6, 2011 By Herman Martinez
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 ...
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Posted on Mar 17, 2011 By Herman Martinez
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 ...
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Posted on Nov 19, 2010 By Herman Martinez
Most people including lawyers that do not practice DWI regularly think once a blood is taken the person is guilty of the crime. This could not be further from the truth. A person is always presumed to ...
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