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25 Jan 2010 Posted By Herman Martinez

What is the Highest Blood Alcohol Level You Have Seen?

Since I have been a DWI attorney in Houston for over ten years I have seen a fair share of high blood alcohol results. The highest one that I represented was .4. I could not believe it when I ran…

21 Dec 2009 Posted By Herman Martinez

Do I have to Pay the Reinstatement Fee After my DWI?

Please keep in mind that the DWI reinstatement fee only needs to be paid if you lose your license. The main reasons a person loses their driver’s license in Texas for a DWI is because they lost their ALR hearing, they…

17 Dec 2009 Posted By Herman Martinez

DWI Field Sobriety Myths

Field sobriety myths are something we deal with every day, especially as a Houston DWI lawyer.  I review DWI field sobriety tests daily. It troubles me how police officers score these tests and lack the necessary detail in their reports. …

17 Dec 2009 Posted By Herman Martinez

DWI Field Sobriety Myths

There are many DWI field sobriety myths surrounding how these tests are to be performed, and what it takes to pass them. As a Houston DWI lawyer, I review DWI field sobriety tests daily. It troubles me how police officers…

20 Nov 2009 Posted By Herman Martinez

A Happy Ending After Client Rejects DIVERT

A lot has been said about the Houston, Harris County, Texas DWI DIVERT program since it was started earlier this year. I see both sides of the debate. It can be a positive for those that are clearly intoxicated and…

11 Nov 2009 Posted By Herman Martinez

Attorney Martinez KPFT Radio Interview

Since I am a Houston Criminal Defense Lawyer I know how the court appointed system works in Houston, Texas. Today, I will be discussing the various issues regarding the proposed Harris County Public Defenders Office at the KPFT studios. My…

11 Oct 2009 Posted By Herman Martinez

A Misguided Designated Driver Decision

When people know that they are going out drinking it is always a good idea to have a designated driver that is not going to drink. When a designated driver is not available a person should opt for a cab…

10 Oct 2009 Posted By Herman Martinez

Are You Eligible to Get Your Houston DWI Case Dismissed?

Getting a DWI dismissed in Texas is difficult but not impossible.  Deetrice Wallace, a Department of Public Safety contractor who faked inspections of alcohol breath testing devices was convicted and sentenced to one year in the State Jail for Tampering…

19 Aug 2009 Posted By Herman Martinez

A DWI Client Shares Their Experience

One of my clients, that had a DWI arrest dismissed, cleared from their record had the experience published. I was given permission to post it here. Despite getting the case dismissed the urge still existed to inform the public about…

03 Aug 2009 Posted By Herman Martinez

A First Time Felony Not Eligible For Pretrial Diversion

Is a first time felony eligible for pretrial diversion? Recently, I asked an important question relating to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office Pretrial Diversion Program. I wanted to know if a person charged with DWI with a child passenger…