Sponsor Attorney Joseph LaBella
Even though you've been arrested for DWI, you don't have to let it ruin
your life. You may not realize it yet, but if you are thinking about simply
going to court and pleading guilty to your DWI charge you may be cheating
yourself. You see, a qualified attorney can review the case for defects,
suppress evidence, compel discovery of such things as calibration and
maintenance records for the breath machine, have blood samples independently
analyzed, obtain expert witnesses all of which may help you to win your case
at trial. To find out what you need to know about your DWI arrest I've
developed a website to give you a wealth of useful information . . .
information which will show you how you may be able to save your license and
your freedom . . . and possibly avoid fines, fees, and sharply increased car
insurance costs of as much as $6,800. For the most part, my
easy-to-navigate site has information on it which you can't get anywhere else
unless you are willing to do a great deal of legal research. When you're on
my site, you'll also learn how you can get a free, no-obligation consultation
where I'll review your case and show you how I may be able to save your license
and your freedom.
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Clerburne, College Station, Conroe, Corpus Christi DWI Lawyers
Clerburne
- David Houston:
Have you been arrested? Discuss your case with an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney prior to making decision that may affect your future.
- Guy Rogers:
Plea bargains have two advantages: (1) they are quicker, so many attorneys
charge less for them (2) there are no risks - you know what the deal is going
into the hearing, so you can't get hammered by an unsympathetic judge or jury.
College Station-Texas A&M Publication
- Searcy & Gandy:
Criminal Cases and the Standard of Proof
In order to win a case, you have to prove it by meeting certain requirements or "standards." In a criminal case, the prosecution must prove guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt." This is the most stringent standard because the consequences of a conviction can result in deprivation of liberty (jail).
Meaning of "Reasonable Doubt"
While not requiring absolute certainty, a juror must be persuaded that the amount of proof is such that he or she would be willing to rely on it without hesitation and with an abiding conviction. It is interesting to note that several years ago the U.S. Supreme Court struck the phrase "...and with a moral certainty," from the reasonable doubt instruction.
If the juror has a doubt that is based on reason or common sense after impartial consideration of all the evidence presented, the prosecution has failed to meet the requisite burden of proof (reasonable doubt).
Conroe
- Steve Jackson:
Drunk driving cases start out with a contact between the driver of a motor
vehicle and a police officer. While the police have the right to approach and
speak with any citizen, they do not have the right to detain and investigate a
citizen unless they have "probable cause." Probable cause is the legal reason
an officer needs to detain and investigate. If the dui attorney can show to the
judge the officer did not have probable cause, the drunk driving case can be
dismissed.
- Atkinson Law Firm:
f you have been arrested or accused of a crime or traffic offense, you need an experienced trial attorney who is able to honestly answer your questions and zealously defend your individual and constitutional rights.
Corpus Christi
- Guy Williams:
Texas DWI laws are tough and conviction for DWI in Texas carries tough penalties. Conviction for DWI, even a first offense, can result in: A DWI charge can result from being stopped by police and registering .08 or more on a Breathalyzer, or refusing to submit to the breath test. In either instance, your driver’s license will be suspended, and you can be criminally charged with DWI.
- John Flint:
Todays attorneys must be versatile and able to think outside the box that some practitioners have created in the legal system.
- F. Lakhani:
Most of us who drive know we must have insurance on our automobiles, but not all of us know what this insurance does and does not cover. The following is a basic overview of the kinds of insurance commonly offered in Texas, what each different kind of insurance covers, and some basic points every automobile owner should consider.
- Randall Barrera:
If you are accused of drunk driving (DWI) in Texas, you only have 15 days from the day your license is suspended to challenge to revocation. You must act quickly to schedule an automatic license revocation (ALR) hearing.
Corsicana
- Martin & Lamb:
If you have received a drunk driving charge, it is important to
contact a lawyer who is knowledgeable about Texas DWI law right
away.
Many people do no realize that they should retain a lawyer when they
have been arrested for drunk driving on I-45, or any Texas roadway. Law
enforcement officers rarely suggest it, and the courts do not encourage
it. If you have been accused of DWI, you have the same rights as anyone
else who has been arrested.
If you have been charged with DWI (or a DUI if the driver is under
17), you have 15 days in which to request an administrative hearing. If
you do not request a hearing, your license will be suspended
automatically.
A DWI can have a significant impact on your life. If your license is
suspended or revoked, you may be unable to get to and from your job.
Martin & Lamb assists clients who have been arrested on I-45 in
obtaining occupational drivers' licenses. These are restricted drivers'
licenses that are granted to people convicted of DWI, or people
arrested for DWI. If you have been charged with or convicted of drunk
driving, this allows you to continue driving to and from work or
school.
A DWI charge may also result in an annual "surcharge" for your
drivers' license. This surcharge is $1000 a year for 3 years for a
first time offender; $1500 a year for 3 years for a second offense, and
$2000 a year for three years for a third offense.
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