My so. Was involved in an accident. He was given a citation for failure to control speed but he was taken to the hospital under protective custody. One I got the police report there was also a DWI charge. Once he was released from the hospital they showed up at his house with a warrant &... View More 
answered on Aug 4, 2022
Yes, your son needs an attorney. Contact a lawyer who practices in the county where the case is filed. Good luck
If a person is been convicted of a dwi in Texas, has been put on probation, and has been ordered to drive with an IID per the terms of their probation, can their probation officer temporarily suspend the requirement to drive with an IID for any period of time (particularly the first 2-3 months at... View More
I am being charged with a third degree felony DWI.
With my first two charges I was only convicted of one. Can they convict me of a felony even though I only have one CONVICTION on my record?
answered on Jun 16, 2022
If no special aggravating circumstances are being alleged (for example, that someone was seriously injured in an accident resulting from your alleged DWI), and you are charged with regular DWI, then the State needs to prove that you have two prior CONVICTIONS. You can be charged with third-degree... View More
I am being charged with a 3rd degree felony. It is the third time I have been stopped for a DWI. With the first two I was only convicted for one. Is there a chance that the felony can be reduced back to a Misdemeanor during trial?
answered on Jun 14, 2022
A DWI third can be reduced to a Class "A" misdemeanor. This isn't uncommon at all. It will help if you don't have significant criminal history and lawyer has a good plan for attacking the evidence. Often, you won't get an offer like this unless your lawyer is willing to set... View More
Police were dispatched to my apt where I was cleaning my vehicle listening to music in front of my small apartment fir noise complaint.
This is a home that has been converted into three small apartments. To access my place one must turn down an entrance that is not easily accessible from... View More
answered on May 31, 2022
"Operating" a motor vehicle is not a defined term in Texas so courts look at the "totality of the circumstances" to decide whether a person was really in control of a vehicle.
Sitting in your car and operating the radio is probably not operating. But most prosecutors... View More
A security guard at a dealership called the police they came and I was asleep at a stop light car running, In gear, vomit on myself, and they noted my “bar bracelet”. I have researched everything upon everything for the matter as it is my 2nd mistake and I wanted to take it to trial but it... View More
answered on Jun 3, 2022
You need never to take another drink and drive, If you drink do it at home and do not drive, The keys to the jail are in your hands,
answered on May 25, 2022
A time-served is essentially the judge sentencing you to the time you were *already* in jail as your sentence, with no further jail time required. Unlike a repeat DWI, this is an option for a first-time DWI. You should note that by law, a "time-served" carries a driver's license... View More
I have a Texas driver's license and now live in Texas but going to court in Virginia where I used to live for a dwi they said my license may get suspended.. .. so my question is where i live in Texas now and have a Texas license can Virginia suspended my Texas license or just Virginia?
answered on Jun 7, 2022
Your Texas license will be suspended if your Virginia license is suspended,
Charge was in April 2021. My license was never taken. Conviction was Jan 2022. On my court papers it's says dic 17 and a 2 year time span beginning the day of the conviction. It's been 5 months now and im still showing eligible on Texas dps website.
answered on May 14, 2022
It could be a clerks error. If it states you are eligible to drive you can drive but you need to check daily
i was pulled over for not making a complete stop at a stop sign and i told the officer that i tossed a cup of alcohol out of my window when i seen him turn on his lights. i was going down a underpass when i tossed it theres no dash cam footage or any other evidence that i did this except for me... View More
answered on May 9, 2022
Yes, a recorded confession can absolutely give the officer probable cause to justify an arrest. Ask your criminal defense attorney to watch the recording and give you an opinion on whether or not it is enough for the government to prove its case against you beyond a reasonable doubt.
It was 17 years ago,but the refusal is keeping me from getting a driving job
answered on May 2, 2022
There are not enough facts. We're you charged with a dwi. Call an criminal defense lawyer and after all facts are known a attorney can tell you if you can do a non disclosure
That I need to get my community service done..and that I don’t have to report to a officer no more..I’m confused?
answered on Apr 25, 2022
If the motion to revoke and the associated warrant were filed before the end date of probation then that original end date doesn't really matter anymore.
So what can I do to get the
M back
answered on Apr 27, 2022
If the original suspension arises from an incident in Missouri, Texas will not give you a license until they receive a clearance letter from Missouri stating that you have completed all requirements under the laws of that state and there are no further holds on obtaining a license. Talk with the... View More
I also have credit card my forgery was from 2009 and my credit card abuse was from 2016 I believe I want to see if the outcome for my dwi with a kid would be probation if I agree to doing classes community service
answered on Apr 27, 2022
You will have to have this discussion with your lawyer. It's POSSIBLE that you can get probation but what will happen in your specific case depends on the specific evidence in the State's possession. Call your attorney. Good luck.
I was a real piece of work in my youth. Reckless, lonely, hard drinking party animal.
I was convicted of my first DWI March/2009 in Rockwall, TX. I was under the age of 21. I plead guilty and took jail time after originally choosing probation.
In Aug/2013, I was arrested on a DWI at... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2022
Your only chance would be a pardon but I think it would be very difficult to get pardoned
He refused all the tests and they had to get a judge to do a warrant for the blood test.
answered on Apr 14, 2022
You son is an adult for criminal purposes and the degree of offense that he will be charged with will depend on his blood/alcohol concentration. If he has a Texas driver's license, there are license suspension issues he must address within 15 days of his release, so I suggest he contact an... View More
I did blow a .18
I barely weighed 123lbs at the time and my first time seeing my friend in 3 years. We had about 8 shots in less than an hour unfortunately. I do not drink anymore and know that it was a big mistake. My current attorney said I'd be getting 16 months probation and... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2022
You can retain another lawyer to evaluate your case, Your breath test is high so you will need to try to get this suppressed and that is not an easy task.
I was arrested in September and still have not gone to court
answered on Mar 10, 2022
Fie a Speedy Trial motion, You may want to hire a lawyer before you file a speedy trial request,
So this guy I was near was vaping in school and he moved his hand near my and I moved his away and my school principal thought I was passing him a vape and they are sending both of us to court
answered on Mar 12, 2022
Retain a lawyer to assist you, Your friend could also tell the truth and help you out . If it is on video your pricipal shoud replay it on slow and pause it,
Apparently I have a warrant out again. Not sure why if my case is still pending. What should I do. It says in my record to recall all warrants. But one was issued anyway.
answered on Mar 11, 2022
Retain a new lawyer or go to your attorney office and get an update, You could also call a bondsman and they may be able to tell you if there is a warrant,
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