You’ve likely heard “Objection! Hearsay!” on TV. This often means a witness cites secondhand information. Learn more, plus 7 other common courtroom objections.| Michael & Associates, Attorneys at Law - The Texas Criminal Defense & DWI Att...
In Texas, an ALR hearing allows you to fight to keep your driver's license after a DWI. Exclusive data from Texas SOAH shows that 34% get to keep their license.| Michael & Associates, Attorneys at Law - The Texas Criminal Defense & DWI Att...
DWI pretrial diversion programs in Texas allow first-time offenders to get DWI charges dismissed and records relating to their DWI arrest expunged.| Michael & Associates, Attorneys at Law - The Texas Criminal Defense & DWI Att...
In Texas, “no-refusal” weekends are a myth. DWI suspects don't lose their rights to refuse questioning and field sobriety testing just because it's a holiday.| Michael & Associates, Attorneys at Law - The Texas Criminal Defense & DWI Att...
Aside from the time between your arrest and release on bail, statistics show that it’s unlikely you’ll serve jail time for a first DWI offense Some clients actually prefer to spend a few days in jail than deal with probation or driver’s license suspensions The majority of people who are sentenced to jail time for| Michael & Associates, Attorneys at Law - The Texas Criminal Defense & DWI Att...
It's always stressful to be pulled over by police, but your actions in those first few minutes may mean the difference between a warning, ticket, or an arrest.| Michael & Associates, Attorneys at Law - The Texas Criminal Defense & DWI Att...
In Texas, you don't lose your driving privileges immediately after a DWI arrest. However, you must act quickly if you want to avoid driver's license suspension.| Michael & Associates, Attorneys at Law - The Texas Criminal Defense & DWI Att...
When you’re pulled over for DWI, it’s never too soon to start protecting yourself. Within about 15 seconds of your first interaction with police, the officer has made up his mind about whether to arrest you. The actions you take during those first few minutes can make or break their case against you. Here’s some| Michael & Associates, Attorneys at Law - The Texas Criminal Defense & DWI Att...
All DUI and most first-offense DWIs are classified as misdemeanors, and you can still buy a gun If your DWI is for a more serious offense, you could face felony charges If you’re charged with a felony DWI, you won’t be able to buy a gun for at least five years As Texas attorneys, we| Michael & Associates, Attorneys at Law - The Texas Criminal Defense & DWI Att...
No matter what a police officer might imply, field sobriety tests are never mandatory in Texas, even if your traffic stop falls on a “no-refusal” weekend.| Michael & Associates, Attorneys at Law - The Texas Criminal Defense & DWI Att...