Thanks to Rob La Gatta for pointing out my top ranking of the top 10 lawyer profiles viewed at the Avvo lawyer rating site last week. . . apparently I was #5 of the most viewed lawyers. I’m not entirely sure what this means for me personally, but certainly it…
Apparently some other groups are getting into the court watching program too. Christian court watches keep tabs on judges, is the title of CNN’s article on the subject. This Kentucky group has been getting in on the action as well. It appears that their motives are more for drug offenders…
I have been recently asked: You stated: "You will receive almost identical punishment if you are found guilty after trial." If one is found Guilty, is the punishment generally the same as was offered in the plea bargain, or generally the full penalty? — While I can never predict the…
In another attempt to influence the Courts, the New Mexico chapter of MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), has decided to pay $30,000 – $40,000 per year (per person) in order to "monitor" DWI and DUI in the local courtroom, and the activities of judges and prosecutors. Oh yeah.. they are…
Penal Code – Chapter 49 (2) "Intoxicated" means: (A) not having the normal use of mental or physical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol, a controlled substance, a drug, a dangerous drug, a combination of two or more of those substances, or any other substance into the body;…
§ 49.04. DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED. (a) A person commits an offense if the person is intoxicated while operating a motor vehicle in a public place. (b) Except as provided by Subsection (c) and Section 49.09, an offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor, with a minimum term of…
§ 49.045. DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED[0] WITH CHILD PASSENGER. (a) A person commits an offense if: (1) the person is intoxicated[0] while operating a motor vehicle in a public place; and (2) the vehicle being operated by the person is occupied by a passenger who is younger than 15 years of…
§ 49.09. ENHANCED OFFENSES AND PENALTIES. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), an offense under Section 49.04, 49.05, 49.06, or 49.065 is a Class A misdemeanor, with a minimum term of confinement of 30 days, if it is shown on the trial of the offense that the person has…
Drink, Drive, Go To Jail… Right? WRONG. One of the most popular quotes/slogans/etc. is the "Drink,Drive, Go To Jail" slogan. The unfortunate thing is, it’s flat out incorrect. It is not against the law to have a drink and drive a car, as long as you are not impaired. Depending…
Drunk Driving – Over the Limit. Under Arrest. Cops are cracking down. This is one of just many new slogans that are being used. (I blogged previously about the Drink, Drive, Go to Jail campaign). Although I definitely prefer this campaign to the Drink, Drive, Go to Jail campaign, but…