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· Posted By Herman Martinez

What is a Wet Reckless?

A wet reckless is a plea bargain that can be made by someone charged with DWI/DUI. This is essentially a lesser charge acknowledging reckless driving with alcohol present. There are fewer penalties and punishments attached to a wet reckless…

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· Posted By Herman Martinez

What are Field Sobriety Checkpoints? Are They Legal in Texas?

They are not. Texas has decided that field sobriety checkpoints are unconstitutional and therefore the state does not implement them. In 1991, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals decided that such checkpoints violated the Fourth Amendment’s protections against…

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· Posted By Herman Martinez

Should I Refuse a Blood Test?

Under the implied consent law, you are obligated to take a breath or blood test when a police officer charges you with a DWI. However, it is important to note that officers must have reasonable cause to pull you…

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· Posted By Herman Martinez

Understanding How Alcohol Interacts with Your Body

Knowing just how alcohol can affect your body can help you either avoid getting arresting for DWI or preparing you on how to act when pulled over. How much alcohol is in your bloodstream at a given time…

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· Posted By Herman Martinez

Can You Get Your Criminal Record Cleared in Texas?

Is it possible to get your record cleared? In the event that you were arrested in Texas, but never convicted, it may be possible to have your criminal record expunged. This would remove all record of you ever…

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· Posted By Herman Martinez

How “Double Jeopardy” can Protect You in Your Case

If you were arrested for any crime, you cannot be tried for that crime twice (with some exceptions) according to the federal laws on double jeopardy. Jeopardy protection only applies in certain types of legal proceedings, but it…

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· Posted By Herman Martinez

Do I Need a Lawyer for My Evading Arrest Case?

Generally speaking there are two types of evading arrest charges in Texas. The one that gets the most publicity involve long police chases. Everyone can understand when someone drives recklessly throughout Harris County, Texas why felony charges are…

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· Posted By Herman Martinez

Were You Charged with Arson?

If you started a fire or explosion and you knew that the property where the fire took place belongs to another person or sits on property belonging to another person, then you can be charged with arson. Also,…

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· Posted By Herman Martinez

CAN YOU SEAL YOUR JUVENILE COURT RECORDS?

Want to get your juvenile court records sealed? You can get a fresh start on your life by filing a petition in court and seeking expungement of a juvenile court conviction. Most of the time, expungement will make…

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· Posted By Herman Martinez

Do You Need a Lawyer Present at Your Arraignment?

An arraignment is the first time that you appear before a judge and enter the plea of guilty or not guilty of the crime for which you have been charged. This arraignment normally happens shortly after your arrest.…

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