DWI

Don’t talk with the police. Talk with a criminal defense lawyer, instead. You’ll almost certainly be told by that attorney the same thing:... Read: Should I Talk With Police?

Here’s a fact everyone should know: no lab has the power to render a guilty verdict.I’ve heard many variations on this theme: “You can’t... Read: How to Challenge DWI Blood Test

Your Attorney Must Understand how Blood Alcohol Testing WorksBlood alcohol testing is not that complex. A skilled DWI defense lawyer can always fight... Read: Blood Alcohol Testing Explained Simply

That sweet time finally has come after a dreary winter: Spring Break.  Countless thousands of partying college students will flood beaches from... Read: Spring Break: 11 things you should know, legally

Lawrence Taylor  passed October 4, 2023, at age 81. You may not know who he was because few lawyers are famous. He should be.   The... Read: The King is Dead. Long Live the King.

One question is asked ??? of me in a social setting more than any other when people learn I am a DWI defense lawyer: “Should I blow or... Read: Breath Test

Spring Break is almost upon us.  South Texas beaches will be partying with hundreds of thousands of people at a time.  Alcohol is every bit... Read: LEGAL ADVICE FROM A SPRING BREAK LAWYER

Perhaps dumb is too harsh.  You don’t have to be dumb to do dumb things.  Avoiding unnecessary harm is often easily avoidable.  Try... Read: Four Dumb Things People Do To Hurt Their Cases

We criminal defense lawyers hear from many people from all walks of life. Many of the things we hear are the same. Most people are unfamiliar with... Read: 5 Things Criminal Defense Lawyers Commonly Hear, Explained — Part 1

The information on this post has now moved to a new FAQ page. ... Read: Expunction and Nondisclosure FAQs and Concerns

Brooks County, Texas, is a sleepy rural county with more than its share of poverty.  You’d never suspect it was a hotbed of activity, but it... Read: Brooks County, Texas: Ground Zero

You have a right to a grand jury.  Yes, you really do. Really.  It’s right there in The Fifth Amendment of our country’s... Read: Grand Jury: Constitutional Protection, But Easily Manipulated

Reading Your Rights To You After Arrest Is Not RequiredMiranda Is One Of The Best-Known U.S. Supreme Court Case Names“They didn’t read me my... Read: “They Didn’t Read Me My [Miranda] Rights.” And?

Your DWI May Have Some Great Defenses, But These Usually Aren’tIn some ways, these topics might be woven into your overall defense strategy, but... Read: 6 Things Which Don’t Win Your DWI (By Themselves)

Few criminal law concepts are as simple and as misunderstood as the term “nolo contendere”, otherwise called “no contest”.  The two... Read: Should You Plead No Contest?

Few systems designed by human beings can be as serious as one set up to take the very lives of people, their liberty, and their property. Our... Read: Criminal Mis-In-Unjustice

 You may be trying to get Johnny out of jail as soon as possible right now.  You’re probably wondering what has happened up to this point... Read: Johnny Got Arrested the 1st Time – Bail Tales

Google Self-Driving Cars: On Their Way to a Road Near You!Ten million self-driving cars may be on the road by 2020, according to Business... Read: Self-Driving Cars: Get Used to the Thought of Them

Imagine you run the public school systems’ kitchens throughout a state and have the title Executive Director of School Kitchens.You have a problem.... Read: Kitchen Certification

CCPD IS USING BODY CAMERAS, BUT THEY NEED MOREAccording to a report on KRIS-TV, approximately 1/3 of Corpus Christi Police Department uniformed... Read: Body Cameras Key to Improving Police-Public Relations

YOU ARE BEING THREATENED BY THE DAThe Nueces County District Attorney just threatened YOU in public fashion. The threat? You will be... Read: Gory, Blood Draw Labor Day Weekend in Corpus Christi

No one made me become a Lawyer-Scientist. I chose to do it. Why? Simply put, I feel I owe it to my clients. That makes me willing to go out my way to... Read: What Being a Lawyer-Scientist Means to Me

Breath Testing Blog Part 1 of 5You Will NOT Blow This TopicBreath testing for alcohol seems to be a mystery to the general public. For most people,... Read: Series on Breath Testing, Part 1

Read part 1 >>>How Breath Testing WorksMeasuring AlcoholThe scientific principle behind the measurement of alcohol by a breath testing... Read: Series on Breath Testing, Part IV

Read part 1 >>>Winning or losing your DWI case understandably makes for compelling and highly personalized drama and consequences. Evidence... Read: Series on Breath Testing, Part II

Read part 1 >>>The Scientific Director Texas’ 50+-year old breath test program is administered by the “Scientific Director” of... Read: Series on Breath Testing, Part III

Read part 1 >>>What to Expect at a DWI Trial With a Breath TestA jury trial for a breath test is an opportunity to win a case when the state... Read: Breath Tests in Court, Part V

Even with the most advanced technology and the best-trained technicians, test results from a Crime Lab won't prove guilt beyond a reasonable... Read: The Truth about Crime Lab Testing

If you receive a scary text message with a payment link, it's likely a scam. Stay calm.Texting scams are proliferating so rapidly that I received a... Read: Don't Click That DMV Text