If you’ve driven down I-45, I-59, or any major Texas highway, you’ve probably seen the bold warning signs: “Drink. Drive. Go to Jail.” These signs get your attention, and they’re meant to. It’s so easy to get an UBER or find a safer way to move around other than impaired driving. But while these signs serveContinue reading “Can You Drive After One Drink in Texas? The Real Law Behind “Drink. Drive. Go to Jail” Signs in Montgomery County”
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What Is a “No Refusal” Weekend in Montgomery County, Texas?
f you’ve driven through Montgomery County, you’ve seen the familiar signs over the interstate: “Drink. Drive. Go to Jail.” They’re attention-grabbing, and they’re designed to keep people from being dangerous and stupid, but they also paint an incomplete picture. In Texas, it is not illegal to drink and drive. What is illegal is driving while intoxicated, meaning alcohol hasContinue reading “What Is a “No Refusal” Weekend in Montgomery County, Texas?”
The Perils of Artificial Intelligence: When We Can’t Believe Our Senses
When “Seeing Is Believing” No Longer Applies A few weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of camera footage in DWI cases. That remains true — but what’s also true is that “seeing is believing” no longer carries the same weight. Artificial intelligence (AI) has brought incredible innovation, but it’s also introduced new dangers. SomeContinue reading “The Perils of Artificial Intelligence: When We Can’t Believe Our Senses”
Dash and Body Cam Footage: Crucial DWI Defense Tools
In Texas, a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge is a stressful life event, but there is hope if you’re charged in Montgomery County or elsewhere. To secure a conviction, the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you either lost the normal use of your mental faculties, lost the normal use of your physicalContinue reading “Dash and Body Cam Footage: Crucial DWI Defense Tools”
The Hidden Costs of a Montgomery County DWI
When most Texans think about the consequences of a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) arrest, their first worry is often jail time. While your freedom is certainly important, the reality for most first-time offenders in Montgomery County is that a DWI in Texas ends up hitting your pocketbook harder than your liberty. Most first-time Texas DWIContinue reading “The Hidden Costs of a Montgomery County DWI”
Hardridge: Texas Higher Court Affirms That Affidavit Without Verbal Oath Invalidates Search Warrant
In a significant ruling for Texas criminal defense, the Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas recently affirmed that an affidavit supporting a search warrant must be sworn under oath before a qualified officer or magistrate. An officer simply signing the document is not enough. The case, State v. Hardridge, serves as a powerful reminder of theContinue reading “Hardridge: Texas Higher Court Affirms That Affidavit Without Verbal Oath Invalidates Search Warrant”
Standardized Field Sobriety Tests Can Be Unfair and Unrealiable in DWI Investigations
When someone is pulled over on suspicion of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in Montgomery County, Texas, law enforcement officers often rely on a set of roadside tests known as Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs). These tests include the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN), Walk and Turn (WAT), and One-Leg Stand (OLS). While these tests are supposed to help officersContinue reading “Standardized Field Sobriety Tests Can Be Unfair and Unrealiable in DWI Investigations”
Why Drug Recognition Exams (DREs) in Texas Can Be Unreliable and Unfair
Montgomery County, Texas law enforcement is aggressively prioritizing catching those driving under the influence of drugs – with particular attention to marijuana and opiates. In addition to typical standardized field sobriety testing, officers will also occasionally utilize the Drug Recognition Exam (DRE). Defense attorneys have long sounded the alarm with horror stories about these examinations.Continue reading “Why Drug Recognition Exams (DREs) in Texas Can Be Unreliable and Unfair”
DWI Charges for Sleeping in Your Car: What to Know
When most people think of a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) investigation, it starts with a traffic stop — a vehicle is pulled over for a traffic violation like speeding or failing to signal. In Montgomery County, Texas, however, many DWI arrests begin differently. Officers often patrol areas near bars and restaurants at night, looking for any excuse toContinue reading “DWI Charges for Sleeping in Your Car: What to Know”
Montgomery County DWI Defense Attorney: Top 5 Defenses to Fight a DWI Charge
Montgomery County, Texas, is known for the most aggressive DWI enforcement in Texas. If you’ve been charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), the experience can be overwhelming—especially if you disagree with the officer’s assessment or believe your rights were violated. The good news: there are defenses available. A skilled Montgomery County DWI defense attorney can help youContinue reading “Montgomery County DWI Defense Attorney: Top 5 Defenses to Fight a DWI Charge”