The past 40 years have seen DWIs move from being a fairly minor violation, little more than a speeding ticket, to a serious crime in many states. With such severe penalties it can often be helpful to look at what has happened to people after they have had to deal with a DWI. Of course, […]
Houston-raised billionaire John Goodman’s name was splashed across the headlines when he was charged with drunk driving in 2010. The accident that led to the charges caused the death of a 23-year-old engineering student. Goodman was convicted of DWI manslaughter and is now serving a 16 year sentence on house arrest. But was his trial […]
This blog has profiled some of the penalties brought by Texas enforcement officials against individuals accused of driving while intoxicated, as well as recent legislative initiatives aimed at even greater deterrence. However, a DWI attorney might agree that prosecutorial discretion — and the potential for plea-bargaining a lesser sentence — may still be available for […]
Houston readers might know of other individuals, or even friends, that have faced a charge for driving while intoxicated. As evidenced by the record high number of DWI arrests in Harris County and across the state of Texas, DWI charges are among the more common criminal defense proceedings. Yet many individuals doubt that such a […]
While charges of driving while intoxicated often make the news in Texas, DWI charges involving a celebrity often make front-page headlines. For that reason, Texas readers who are fans of country music may have heard that the country music singer plead guilty to drunk driving charges a few months ago and received a probationary sentence […]
Local Texas police resources were tested last year. In Harris County alone a local official estimates that police made nearly 13,000 arrests for alleged driving while intoxicated. If that number seems high, consider the story of a recent awards ceremony that honored a deputy in Harris County’s Precinct 4. The award, endorsed by Mothers Against […]
In a recent post, we discussed some of the issues and implications surrounding the recent arrest of a Texas District Attorney. Rosemary Lehmberg has confessed to the driving while intoxicated charge brought against her, and she also released a statement to the media. Texas readers may have assumed the woman’s DWI defense tactic — of […]
Government or public figures implicated in a scandal may take a variety of approaches. Some may deny all charges, while others offer no comment. At a minimum, it is often advisable to consult with an attorney before making public admissions. However, Travis County district attorney Rosemary Lehmberg did none of these actions. The district attorney […]
Texas readers may have heard about a cable television show called “Black Gold.” Set in Texas, the documentary profiles the real-life exploits of workers on Texas oil drilling rigs. The work demands imposed on workers on the rigs can be grueling and dangerous. Yet as might be expected, the drama that is recorded on the […]
Readers of this blog may recall many posts where an alleged traffic violation alerted authorities to someone driving while intoxicated. Observable behavior, such as erratic driving or the commission of traffic offense, may satisfy the probable cause element needed by police to pull over a driver. Today’s story begins with that common scenario. Texas A&M […]
