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Laws & Punishments for DWI

Gene Beaty
December 01, 2010 21:04

A person commits DWI if he or she is intoxicated while operating a motor vehicle in a public place. "Intoxicated" is defined as: Not having the normal use of mental or physical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol, a controlled substance, a drug, a dangerous...

Legal Defenses to Breath Tests

Gene Beaty
November 25, 2010 02:20

Aggressive and experienced DWI attorneys know how to fight the Breath Test because it has several flaws and is not even certified by its manufacturer to correctly measure blood alcohol concentration.While a blood test is arguably more reliable, the breath test for BAC is more commonly used and...

Estimated Cost of a First Time DWI

Gene Beaty
November 15, 2010 18:43

A study conducted by the Texas Department of Transportation that searched for the LOWEST costs associated with DWI arrests and convictions. The DOT surveyors interviewed county clerks, district attorneys, DWI defense lawyers, and past DWI offenders in the six most populated regions in Texas:...

Know the Difference between DWI and DUI

Gene Beaty
November 13, 2010 03:46

 A minor can also be charged with DWI if they are "intoxicated", so the difference is that even a trace of alcohol is enough to charge a minor with DUI and they can be charged with DWI if there is enough alcohol in their system to cause them to be intoxicated. Adults can only be...

Ignition Interlock Devices

Gene Beaty
November 01, 2010 20:45

Texas has regulations that allow or mandate that judges order the installation of interlock devices following arrest or as a penalty during sentencing in drunk-driving cases. An ignition interlock device is installed in a car that measures the blood alcohol content of the driver, who must blow...

What to look for in a DWI attorney

Gene Beaty
October 31, 2010 05:12

What Should I Look For In A Texas DWI Attorney? Uploaded by legalfaces. - Discover more webcam videos and video blogs. It's very important to make sure that the attorney is capable. Clients should feel free to ask for their attorney's uninterrupted service. This is to avoid being assigned to a...

SR 22 Insurance Requirement

Gene Beaty
October 30, 2010 19:22

sr22tx.com/Texas statute provides a Safety Responsibility Law or Evidence of Financial Responsibility Law, that is required if your driver's license or privilege has been suspended or revoked. In order to reinstate driving privileges, individuals are required to file and maintain insurance in the...

Scientific Problems with Breath-Tests

Gene Beaty
October 23, 2010 00:31

Arguments a drunk-driving defense attorney may make to undermine the breath-test results:  The breath tests' assumption of a 2100-to-1 blood-to-breath ratio may not be scientifically reliable. The test was not administered correctly; for example, the administrator did ...

What does a DWI defense lawyer cost?

Gene Beaty
October 16, 2010 23:25

This is a very difficult question because every case if different. In general, the lower the fee, the less experience the lawyer has, and the greater your chances of being convinced by your lawyer that you should plead guilty. Some lawyers offer low fees with payment plans while other lawyers offer...

How does Texas Treat DWI Repeat Offenders?

Gene Beaty
October 05, 2010 14:00

You're intelligent enough to know that Texas law defines DWI "repeat offenders" as people who have been arrested for DWI more than once--no matter how long ago the prior offense occurred. Do you remember hearing that repeat offenders are treated harshly in Texas? Of course you've heard that Texas...