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In any criminal trial, the defendant has a constitutional right not to testify. The jury is not allowed to infer… Continue reading How Can a Decision Not to Testify Affect the Outcome of My DWI Case?
Read MoreAppeals Court Refuses to Reverse DWI Conviction of Austin Man Who “Unequivocally” Decided to Represent Himself
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A DWI charge is not a parking ticket. It is not something that you should try to contest yourself without… Continue reading Appeals Court Refuses to Reverse DWI Conviction of Austin Man Who “Unequivocally” Decided to Represent Himself
Read MoreThe “Community Caretaking” Exception and Drunk Driving Cases
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Normally, a police officer requires “probable cause” to initiate a traffic stop or investigate a person suspected of DWI. But… Continue reading The “Community Caretaking” Exception and Drunk Driving Cases
Read MoreDoes an Illegible Signature On a Warrant Invalidate the Results of a DWI Blood Test?
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If a police officer suspects you of drunk driving, they can ask you for consent to perform a blood test.… Continue reading Does an Illegible Signature On a Warrant Invalidate the Results of a DWI Blood Test?
Read MoreCan I Be Tried a Second Time for DWI If the First Trial Ended in a Mistrial?
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The United States Constitution states that no person may be “subject for the same offense to be twice put in… Continue reading Can I Be Tried a Second Time for DWI If the First Trial Ended in a Mistrial?
Read MoreCan the Police Detain Me on Suspicion of DWI Based on an Anonymous Tip?
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Misdemeanor DWI arrests in Texas often begin with a traffic stop. A police officer must first have “reasonable suspicion” that… Continue reading Can the Police Detain Me on Suspicion of DWI Based on an Anonymous Tip?
Read MoreIs an Incorrectly Administered HGN Test Admissible as Evidence in a DWI Case?
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In deciding whether or not to charge a person with DWI, Houston-area law enforcement officers will often rely on the… Continue reading Is an Incorrectly Administered HGN Test Admissible as Evidence in a DWI Case?
Read MoreDo I Have to Go to Jail If I’m Convicted of a DWI in Texas?
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In Texas, a first-time drunk driving offense is typically prosecuted as a Class B misdemeanor under Section 49.04 of the… Continue reading Do I Have to Go to Jail If I’m Convicted of a DWI in Texas?
Read MoreHow Swerving in Traffic Can Lead to a DWI Conviction
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A Houston police officer only needs “reasonable suspicion” of DWI to stop and pull you over for further investigation. One… Continue reading How Swerving in Traffic Can Lead to a DWI Conviction
Read MoreHow Excessive Noise Can Lead to a DWI Charge
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Most DWI arrests in Texas begin with an unrelated traffic stop. Assuming the officer has formed a “reasonable suspicion” that… Continue reading How Excessive Noise Can Lead to a DWI Charge
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