In Texas, an order of nondisclosure from a Texas Court serves to seal all records related to an arrest or prosecution, so that the public has no access. The order of nondisclosure may still be viewed by law enforcement officers, and some state … [Read more...]
Stopped for DWI?
Do I Have to Take A Field Sobriety Test? Did you know that law enforcement cannot force you to submit to field sobriety tests. Police officers are trained to put you through three standard field sobriety tests if they believe you may be driving … [Read more...]
PUBLIC INTOXICATION
Section 49.02 of the Texas Penal Code- A person commits an offense if the person appears in a public place while intoxicated to the degree that the person may endanger himself or another. EXAMPLE Joe Public and some of his friends Ron, Doug, … [Read more...]
The Best Ways to Avoid an Arrest for Drunk Driving
The most obvious way to avoid a DWI arrest is to refrain from driving when you have consumed any alcohol. Depending on a number of factors, including how much you have eaten, how large you are and when you last ate, even one drink may put you at or … [Read more...]
Taking A Breath or Blood Specimen
When it comes to driving while intoxicated, a law enforcement officer can take a child into custody under the same laws and circumstances as an adult. The same elements that must be proved to convict an adult in adult court would be required to … [Read more...]
Contesting Alchohol Blood Tests in Texas | John Robinson | Bailey & Galyen DWI Attorneys at Law
Bailey & Galyen attorney John Robinson on contesting alchohol blood tests in Texas. Contact the skilled Attorneys of Bailey & Galyen at 800-215-9092 … [Read more...]
DWI Penalties | John Robinson | Bailey & Galyen DWI Attorneys
John Robinson Explaining DWI Penalties in Texas. To learn more visit www.texas-dwi-lawfirm.com. For a free consultation concerning DUI or DWI offenses call 1 (866) 300-1529 … [Read more...]
Suing drunk drivers…and the bars that served them
By Randy Turner Last year more than 10,000 Americans were killed by drunk drivers. Thousands more suffered catastrophic injuries. Of course, the victim or the victim’s family has a legal claim against the drunk driver, but what happens if the … [Read more...]
What NOT to Do When Stopped by the Police: Advice from a Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Police Officer
This article is primarily intended for younger males. Like it or not, and regardless of whether it’s fair, these are the drivers that primarily catch the attention of police officers. Your chance of being stopped is already elevated, so please don’t … [Read more...]
