The Head Coach of the Dallas Cowboys recently awarded his team with a week off. According to reports, he implored his players to stay out of trouble, telling them to “be safe and be smart.” Unfortunately, not everyone got the message. Damontae Kazee, a safety for the...
DUI
Politician’s wife has DWI charges dropped after toxicology tests
In Texas, an arrest for driving while intoxicated (DWI) can cause a litany of problems. From personal, professional and financial perspectives, these situations must be addressed in an aggressive manner. Making matters worse is if there are other aspects to the case...
Recalled blood tubes used in DWI tests with no notice to suspects
The implements used by police departments throughout Texas to conduct a blood draw from a suspected drunk driver are uncomplicated: a needle to draw the blood from an artery and a glass tube in which to store the blood sample until its blood alcohol content (BAC) can...
What is the Zero Tolerance Law for juveniles in Texas?
As the summer gets into full swing in Texas, teens will be out and about in force. That includes going to parties, going to barbecues, attending events and traveling. For many, that is an opportunity to drink alcohol even though it is illegal for people under 21. A...
Is your teen facing a DUI or DWI in Texas?
Now that summer is upon us, teens are spending more time out and about with their friends, at parties, or at work. Parents know that their teens don’t always make the best decisions and are prone to peer pressure. A parent may get a call from their son or daughter...
How to stop a DWI/DUI life derailment
One bad choice should not dictate one’s life forever. Unfortunately, a DWI/DUI can derail one’s future. This is why our firm is here to protect the rights of the accused. We are here to help We often hear stories of people being charged multiple times with driving...
A DWI arrest in Texas and your driver’s license: what to expect
A person arrested on suspicion of drinking and driving in Rockwall or anywhere in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area will have to deal with more than the possibility of jail time and a criminal record. Besides the criminal side of DWI in Texas, there's also the civil side --...
Can I refuse a Breathalyzer test?
Getting pulled over by a police officer can be a traumatic experience under any circumstances. Getting pulled over when the officer suspects you of driving under the influence can be even more overwhelming. The officer may even ask you to submit to a Breathalyzer...
Criminal defense options against DUI charges
Drunk driving charges are serious criminal charges. Drivers who are facing them should be prepared to defend themselves which requires familiarity with their criminal defense rights and the criminal defense options available to them. There are different approaches to...
Suspected drunk driver kills three-year-old, injures three others
Most people in the Dallas area view drunk driving as an offense that is not significantly more serious than speeding or violating a traffic signal. This attitude often has tragic results. Drunk driving can quickly grow into a far more serious violation, as...