I have been following the embarrassing proliferation of forced blood draw warrants in Texas. One issue that has not been covered is what happens when a subject is faced with a warrant and still refuses the blood test? Prosecutor Jeff Swain (Parker County) wrote an article describing the horrific practice…
Texas employs the Intoxilyzer 5000 is used for DWI Breath Alcohol Testing. The Operator’s Manual for this machine is available online here. I know you don’t want to read this manual so let me share some points of interest. 1. The Intoxilyzer Does Not Measure Alcohol Really. It measures the…
I have been reading Sitemeter again to see what brings you to my site. A recent reader googled “HOW TO GET A DWI CASE DIMISSED”. Reader, first let me tell you that Google will search the internet very well even if you do not TYPE IN ALL CAPS. Now on…
The State of Minnesota is suing CMI, the maker of the Intoxilyzer 5000. Minnesota is requesting the software (source code) that runs the machine. Texas also uses the Intox 5000 for breath alcohol testing. CMI has long held that this source code is a trade secret. In Texas, the government…
If you are pulled over in Texas for a DWI, you have very few rights. You can be arrested with only a police officer’s subjective opinion as evidence. You do not have the right to an attorney prior to giving a breath sample, or even while being held down and…
Greetings, I am Robert Guest, criminal defense lawyer in Kaufman, Texas. I am ready to help fight your case. I understand the stress, uncertainty, and embarrassment many criminal defendants face. I can guide you through the criminal justice system. I want you to call me now at 972.564.4644. I will…
A quick recap- Tray B. was arrested by the Plano Police for Driving While Intoxicated. Tray’s Attorney, Don Tittle, overcame Texas’ incredibly limited discovery laws to find out that the arresting officers had been in contact with Tray’s ex wife before, during, and after the arrest of Mr. Boswell. Here…
You are arrested for DWI In Kaufman County DPS is involved in most DWI arrests. DPS officers initiate many DWI stops on I-20. DPS troopers are also frequently called by local police to administer field sobriety testing. It is a rare DWI case in Kaufman that does not involve a…
From Foxnews.com A Shreveport police officer is fired after allegedly beating a handcuffed female DWI suspect. The story- A female suspect was arrested for DWI. She was brought into the 5th Amendment violation (breath test) room. The woman then asked to make a phone call. Her request was denied. The…
I will be at a DWI CLE (continuing legal education)seminar all day tommorow. Check back Saturday for new posts. I am attending the Winning Edge DWI seminar in Plano. I’ve heard great things about this conference and I hope it makes be a better advocate for my clients. Here is…