Jay Blass Cohen

Simply stated, getting a DWI is Hell. From the second you are arrested, an overwhelming sense of dread washes over you. You have no idea what your future holds. You feel completely powerless and ill-informed all day, every day. The one thing you can and must do is hire the right attorney. Beyond prov...iding you with the best legal defense possible, having a great lawyer eases some of the anticipatory stress one experiences as their trial date draws near. I learned this lesson the hard way. A couple of years ago, I was arrested for driving under the influence just a few blocks from my own home in the Woodlands. It was a surreal experience, but I did as a very wise lawyer once advised me. I shut my mouth and refused to submit to a breathalyzer without my attorney present. I acquiesced to the rudimentary field sobriety tests one would generally expect in a DWI arrest (lots of balancing on one foot and following a flashlight with your eyes). Next thing I knew, I was in handcuffs in the back of a police car on my way to Montgomery County Jail. After what seemed like an eternity, I made bail. My first phone call was to Jay Cohen. While I had the luxury of knowing Jay socially for a considerable amount of time, our friendship had absolutely nothing to do with my decision to acquire his services. Jay is laser-focused, whip smart, dynamic, and charismatic. Nothing gets past him. Most importantly, the man knows what he is doing. DWI law is extremely esoteric, lengthy, and specific. Jay is an expert on every facet of the subject. For consistency's sake, there are very strict procedural guidelines in place that police officers must follow during the administration of a field sobriety test. Deviations from these guidelines can result in a officer's findings being declared inadmissible in court. Jay capitalized on his knowledge of these guidelines by demonstrating the officer's failure to properly administer several tests during my arrest. Nystagmus is a rapid eye movement that commonly accompanies dizziness or intoxication. In court, nystagmus and blood alcohol content are the only forms of evidence that are considered "scientific". I did not submit to a breathalyzer; so, that scientific component was already absent. Jay saw an opportunity here. If he could find some way to get my nystagmus tests thrown out, the case would be completely devoid of scientific evidence. A nystagmus test must be performed in a very specific way to be considered evidence of intoxication in a court of law. During this test, the officer instructs the suspect to follow a bright flashlight with his or her eyes. The guidelines explicitly state where to hold the flashlight and for how long. Using my arrest video and a stopwatch, Jay expertly demonstrated that this officer's nystagmus test did not comply with established procedures. Consequently, the judge did not allow the results of my nystagmus testing to be considered. The nystagmus test was the backbone of the prosecution's entire case. Absent any scientific evidence, the prosecution knew that a conviction was virtually impossible and dropped the charges. The fact that Jay Cohen knew more about nystagmus testing than an actual cop is the only reason in the world that I don't have a criminal record and I will owe him for the rest of my life. He is a genius and I truly do not know where I would be right now without his help.

Jay is an excellent Attorney, he is very knowledgeable and professional. I was charged with a DWI when I was actually the passenger of the vehicle that was involved in an accident. When I went to Jay's office and explained my case to him he was very upfront with me on what to expect and he immediate...ly had his investigator start interviewing witnesses. After going to court 3 times my case was dismissed. I appreciate everything Jay did to assist me during this process, I would recommend him to anyone seeking legal council for DWI or DUI related charges.

I received a DUI. The consultation with Mr. Cohen was very informative to the point that I felt he was the attorney for the job. Mr. Cohen didn't say he would win my case he said "I will not leave any rock unturned to get the results you are looking for". He helped in getting dates for court tha...t wouldn't affect my work schedule. I couldn't have asked for a better attorney to represent me. When you get a DUI, it affects your life and your future. It NEVER goes away on your record, so you need an attorney that will fight for you. The final result my case was "DISMISSED" and I got my life back. I feel I can never pay Mr. Cohen back for what he did for me.