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I am often asked the question,


"What is SR-22 Insurance?"

SR-22 insurance policy is a note held on file by the DPS. It is an extra charge you pay for your insurance carrier to communicate directly with DPS. DPS will hold your proof of insurance in their system, and whenever there is a lapse of insurance your carrier will contact DPS, possibly resulting in another suspended license.

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In yet another instance of the "guilty until proven innocent mentality," an Indianapolis radio station has decided to do their part and read off a list of people arrested for drunken driving (DUI in Indiana). 

I wonder if anyone at the station even though, just for a second about what they were doing?  How about TAINTING a potential jury pool of people who would be instructed to presume the person on trial innocent until proven guilty?

Although I wouldnt be for it, I would think that reading a list of those CONVICTED of DWI / DUI that week would be more appropriate.  At least it wouldnt taint future jurors, or compound the problem of further humiliating innocent people that were arrested.  Below is the article.

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        1. You
        2. On or about a certain date
        3. Operated a motor vehicle in a public place
        4. In the state of Texas, in (Collin, Denton, Dallas) County
        5. While Intoxicated
        6. (By not having the normal use of your mental or physical faculties, or above a .08 blood alcohol concentration)
        7. DUE to the introduction of alcohol (or drugs) into the body

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  1. The arresting officer should have provided you with paperwork about the suspension of your driver’s license(notice of suspension).
  2. You have 15 days from the date the notice was served to request a hearing to contest the suspension or your license will be automatically suspended.
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  1. Your itinerary prior to arrest.
  2. Your consumption of alcohol or drugs
  3. Your observations of the officer.
  4. The officer’s stated reasons for stopping you.
  5. Whether the officer asked or ordered you to take roadside tests.
  6. Your performance on roadside tests.
  7. Statements you made to the officer.
  8. What the results were of any breath or blood tests.
  9. Whether there were witnesses to your arrest.
  10. Whether you were observed for 15 minutes prior to a breath test
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  1. A good investigation of the facts.
  2. Vigorous cross-examination.
  3. A sound understanding of constitutional principles.
  4. An attorney who is knowledgeable in the area of Texas DWI law.
  5. An understanding of the practices and procedures of DWI in the county in which you are charged.
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  1. Six people have to agree on your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt (in a misdemeanor DWI, twelve in a felony DWI)
  2. In most cases, it is the only way to keep your record clean
  3. Punishment if you are found guilty will probably be almost identical to punishment if you plea guilty
  4. DPS decided to assess a surcharge of 3,000-6,000, and a jury trial may be the only way to avoid it.
  5. The "plea bargain" offered to you was not much of a bargain after all.
  6. You ARE NOT guilty! Imagine that! The policeman and the District Attorney never even contemplated this possibility.
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  1. Inconsistent statements.
  2. Failure to recollect.
  3. Inability to conduct the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests in the prescribed manner.
  4. Failure to properly state what his reasonable suspicion for stopping you was.
  5. His/Her failure to follow proper State, County, or Federal procedures.
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  1. The officer must have had a reasonable suspicion that you were violating the law.
  2. The officer must have either had probable cause to arrest you or obtain your consent for roadside tests.
  3. The officer must inform you of your rights concerning a breath or blood test.
  4. The officer must perform a 15 minute "observation period" before giving you a breath test
  5. The proper chain of custody of your blood must be maintained.
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