Here is an interesting article on mandatory blood draws for DWI cases. This has been the latest trend in trying to convict those suspected of DWI. I haven’t really written much about it, but I am planning on it in the future. There seems to be some serious constitutional, administrative,…
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A DWI trial “win” is all relative
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,…
Plano Police’s DWI Officers Under Fire
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…
Plea Bargains Aren’t Just for Pre-Trial
Many of my clients come into my office knowing that they want to fight their DWI case. I’m OK with that. In fact, as I have stated in past blogs, in general, there is very little to lose by going to trial on a DWI 1st case. Despite knowing we…
DWI Plea Bargains vs. Punishment if Found Guilty
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…