DWI

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

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?

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

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

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)

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

Crime “Labs” in America – Recipe for CorruptionWhat’s worse in the criminal justice system: 1) institutionalized corruption of scientific... Read: Institutionalized Bad Faith Forensics

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

I recently finished watching “How to Fix a Drug Scandal” on Netflix, a documentary that exposes crime labs. The fact you are reading this blog... Read: Netflix Exposes Crime Labs

You are charged with murder.  You are innocent of the crime, yet you face life imprisonment.  You don’t have the $50,000 cash it costs to... Read: You did it. The Expert Says Science Proves It.

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.

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 >>>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 >>>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 >>>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

Change is Inevitable, and This One is BIGGoogle self-driving cars represent a change of epic proportion, not only in how we use cars themselves, but... Read: Google Self-Driving Cars and the Future

Legislators appear enamored with holding driver licenses hostage. When I started as a lawyer, I discovered at least 17 different ways people could... Read: Invalid Driver Licenses, Part I – As of September 1, 2019, the surcharge program has been eliminated. To the extent this blog addresses the disastrous effects of the surcharge screw, please disregard that part of it.

UPDATE: As of August 15, 2025, even "traffic infractions" can negatively impact a non-citizen's "good moral character" evaluation.For non-citizens,... Read: DWI Convictions and Immigration in 2025: What Non-Citizens Need to Know