DWI/DUI Answers

  In my 30 years of practice some things ring true loud and clear.  Most people who get a DWI, never expected to get one.  Most of my clients are very hard working, productive and many have never been arrested before.  They are used to having control over their lives. They are contributing, productive members of society.  The agony of the unknown  (as a consequence of a DWI arrest) can be overwhelming.  The best way to handle this frustration is to pay the lawyer up front (having a payment plan is nice, but it prolongs the case until the lawyer is paid in full).  It is worth having answers (even unpleasant ones) sooner than later.  Judges experience a lot of pressure to resolve cases quickly.  Many judges live by the mantra, "Justice delayed is justice denied." Your case outcome can be damaged if deadlines expire.  Much akin to going to the doctor or dentist, lawyers expect payment in full upon treatment.  It is smartest to ...

Not necessarily always the case, but BIG red flags in my experience: 1.  The officer has a trainee with them. 2.  While you are doing the tests (or even worse, before you start) backup is arriving (normally they come to arrange the towing of the vehicle and its inventory). 3.  They quickly ask you:  where are you coming from, have you been drinking, when was your last drink and when did you last eat.  These are questions to tie up the retrograde extrapolation of the alcohol level at the time of driving. 4.  You have encountered a Texas DPS Trooper on the toll road after dark (and you have alcohol on your breath or answer you have taken meds).  Sorry to say, but they are notorious for DWIs even amongst local law enforcement. 5.  When you look at the officer, there is no real exchange going back and forth. He or she is on a mission and NOT really listening.   6.  You are asked to exit the vehicle quickly . 7.  The fact you provid...