DUI and DWI Legal Questions

I am sorry that happened to you.  It sounds like you might be correct.  However, if you have a consultation with an experienced criminal defense litigator then I think it would give you more clarity as to what your options as a victim might be.  What the District Attorney’s Office decides to charge is up to a charging Deputy DA.  However, you can try and contact that DDA via the victim-witness section of the office.  You could also hire counsel to do it for you.  Do you have medical records of your injuries that required treatment?  You have options.... Read More

Hi, I would be happy to speak further about this DUI Charge with you. I will note that you can get DUIs for prescribed medicine. We see it actually very frequently.  Before chatting, I'd like to look your case up so I can review it and best prepare to discuss with you. Could I have a name and phone number to contact you at? In order to fix a DUI charge it is extremely important to be proactive. I have developed a Roadmap over many years of doing this that goes over exactly what needs to be done, who to contact, and how to do it. I like to provide my clients with this and make sure you fully understand it so you can begin getting us that ammunition to fix this. Being proactive too will likely greatly help the fallout that will be occurign since you are on State Parole. Getting ahead of this will be a big deal there as well. T.L. Kearney, IV Ph: 717-668-8159 x2... Read More

Yes, you definitely should seek counsel. You will get your charges once your blood work comes back, which can take about a month. So get ahead of it! There are things that you can and should be doing now, which will put you in a position to completely fix this later if you start now. You will be charged, so don't waste the enxt month doing nothing for this. Whenever I have a client get to me early like this, I provide them with a roadmap of exactly what needs to be done, who to contact, and how to do it. The Court and prosecutors love the proactivity down the road and you will put yourself in a position to fix you case. Timing is everything with these cases!... Read More

While you do not "need" a lawyer present when you appear in Court, an experienced criminal defense attorney may be able to assist in identifying pssible facts/defenses that could result in the reduction of charges or even outright dismissal of the case. In any event, representing yourself in a criminal matter is never the best option.... Read More

Is this for a DWI related offense? If so, you are not eligible for early termination of supervision. See Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 42A.701(g)(1) (formerly 42.12 Section 20(b)) – “This article does not apply to a defendant convicted of: (1) an offense under Sections 49.04-49.08, Penal Code” If it is for a different type of offense, I could assist. You will have to contact me directly to discuss pricing (not supposed to do that on the Q&A section).... Read More

If you were driving, and the blood labs come back with a controlled substance in your system, you could be charged with DWI. If that happens, feel free to contact me directly to discuss representation. I only do criminal defense. If you want to sue the police officer for assault, you would need to contact a civil attorney. Be prepared to pay the civil attorney a retainer fee and an hourly rate. Tristan LeGrande 281-684-3500 tristan@legrandelaw.com... Read More

It just means it is not a trial setting. It will be a setting where Mr. Molina will be brought up to the court, and he will get to meet with his appointed attorney for the misdemeanor assault case. If he wants to resolve his case by a plea bargain, he can do so on that date. If not, he can reset for another non-trial setting, or, he can set his case for a pre-trial conference (and eventually trial). Feel free to give us a call, or send us an email if you want to discuss representation for his assault case, or the Felony Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle case he has pending.   Tristan LeGrande 281-684-3500  tristan@legrandelaw.com... Read More

The day before is late to be seeking help. Hopefully you hired a lawyer or he can state "I need a continuance to hire a lawyer". Then hire private counsel. There are a number of ways to attack the case depending upon the facts. Private counsel can analyze the facts and decide the best avenue(s) of defense. ... Read More

It will be up to the Judge, ultimately. If you violate your probation by - for example, being convicted of commiting another crime (public intoxication in your case), the state can file a motion to revoke your probation. The felony probation would mean you could be revoked and sentenced anywhere within the punishment range for that offense. So if the offense were, for example, a 3rd degree felony, you could be revoked and sentenced from 2 to 10 years in prison (even if your probation is shorter). These are all what COULD happen. You also could have your probation reinstated or extended with additional conditions. Whats IS going to happen? Impossible to predict. If you want to increase your chances of staying on probation, hire an attorney to represent you on the probation revocation.  Good luck!... Read More