I recently posted here of why a DWI "win" is all relative. Especially in light of a tough plea bargain offer that is not much of a "bargain" at all. Shawn Matlock of The Matlock Blog (no, not Andy Griffith with a blue suit), gave another great example of a…
Thanks to Tom Mighal from the Inter Alia blawg for making my site the "blawg of the day" recently. Tom is the senior counsel at Cowles & Thompson in Dallas. His site has turned me on to several other good blawgs that I would not have otherwise known. Tom was…
It would seem that State Rep. Scott Inman of Oklahoma came up with the perfect way to curb DWI’s. His bill would require anyone who is convicted to have it printed on their drivers license for four years. I found the story Inman Wants DUI, DWI Information On Licenses on…
Judge Ray Wheless, the County Judge of Collin County #4 is the only Judge in the county that offers a Drug Court and a DWI Program. The DWI program is for repeat offenders. Specifically those who think they have a problem with drugs or alcohol, and want help. His court…
Anyone know if he took a breath test? Bueller, Bueller…. Dallas Police Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of DWI 12/15/2007 — Dallas police said an officer was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Senior Cpl. Billy Ailey was taken into custody early Sunday morning, police said. He was placed on…
I’ve often said that the reason I do not post a list of trial "wins" on my website is because I feel that to do so is deceiving to potential clients. Simply saying "DWI case – Not Guilty" is not fair because EVERY case is different. Some cases, quite honestly,…
In an interesting development in Plano DWI news, it appears that four officers are now on trial for THEIR misconduct… Four Plano officers face federal lawsuit By Stephanie Flemmons, Staff Writer A Driving While Intoxicated arrest has led to the unveiling of what Tray Boswell believes was a “set-up” by…
In yet another showing of solidarity, a recent Dallas Civil Court Judge refused to take a breath test after being arrested for suspicion of DWI. His answer to the officer was "not until I get some water and insulin". Do you think the officer obliged, or just charged him with…
What happens if you have had your license suspended because of a Breath Test failure or Breath Test refusal, and during the suspension, you are acquitted of DWI on the criminal charge? 524.015 of the Transportation Code is controlling in this case. The code reads: EFFECT OF DISPOSITION…
Congratulations to Birmingham, AL DUI lawyer and fellow blogger Steven Eversole on his recent induction into the membership of the NCDD. NCDD is the National College of DUI / DWI Defense. NCDD is the premier organization among DWI and DUI defenders across the nation. Other recently inducted members in Texas…