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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 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 Dec 26, 2012 By Herman Martinez
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 ...
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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 ...
Continue reading "'Swerving for Elephants': An Incredible DUI Defense" »
Posted on Feb 5, 2012 By Herman Martinez
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 ...
Continue reading "Houston Court Agrees That Drunk Driving Is Not Defined In Texas" »
Posted on Jan 5, 2012 By Herman Martinez
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 ...
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Posted on Nov 18, 2011 By Herman Martinez
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 ...
Continue reading "Why Would Someone Plead Guilty Of DWI The Same Day They Are Charged?" »
Posted on Nov 17, 2011 By Herman Martinez
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 ...
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Posted on Nov 11, 2011 By Herman Martinez
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 ...
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Posted on Sep 7, 2011 By Herman Martinez
When the Texas legislature was in session earlier this year I was concerned that they would pass too many DWI laws that would further impede the rights of Texas citizens. Anyone arrested for drunk ...
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Posted on Aug 19, 2011 By Herman Martinez
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 ...
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Posted on Aug 2, 2011 By Herman Martinez
I have never been a fan of billboard advertising for drunk driving, but I guess the Bexar County District Attorney's Office can not turn down something that is offered to them for free. Luckily, ...
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Posted on Jul 26, 2011 By Herman Martinez
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 ...
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Posted on May 4, 2011 By Herman Martinez
What is going on this year in major league baseball? A Minnesota Twins pitcher, Francisco Liriano, that has never completed a game with a e.r.a over 9 entering the game, throws a no hitter yesterday. ...
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Posted on Mar 7, 2011 By Herman Martinez
You know when something is a colossal mistake when the State of Texas is willing to forget about over a billion dollars of debt. That is what the State of Texas is considering doing because they ...
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Posted on Feb 5, 2011 By Herman Martinez
If you ever think that the state of Texas goes too far in trying to curb drunk driving you should check out this Ru ssian billboard. I would imagine that even the Mothers Against Drunk Driving group ...
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Posted on Feb 4, 2011 By Herman Martinez
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 ...
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Posted on Jan 26, 2011 By Herman Martinez
According to a published report 1 in 8 people were found to be intoxicated while attending a sporting event. That being said, Reliant Stadium holds over 70,000 fans every time the Texans play so ...
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Posted on Jan 25, 2011 By Herman Martinez
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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Posted on Jan 18, 2011 By Herman Martinez
I travel through the Montrose area on a daily basis so I can honestly say that it is one of the most dangerous streets to drive in Houston. Westheimer Road between Shepherd and Montrose Boulevard is ...
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Posted on Jan 11, 2011 By Herman Martinez
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 ...
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Posted on Jan 3, 2011 By Herman Martinez
The recent arrest of a Galveston County, Texas prosecutor for drunk driving is unfortunate. I will not belabor that point since Murray Newman's blog has a well written piece on this subject. What I am ...
Continue reading "Does Harris County, Texas have a list of DWI dismissals?" »
Posted on Nov 20, 2010 By Herman Martinez
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 ...
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Posted on Nov 18, 2010 By Herman Martinez
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 ...
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Posted on Nov 16, 2010 By Herman Martinez
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 ...
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