I practice down here in Galveston County. A pretrial diversion program was just started within the last few months for many types of offenses. ...

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William Housely is incorrect. In the State of Texas, minors can legally consume alcohol with their parents. Texas law states that a minor can...

If you missed your court date your bond was most likely revoked, and you likely have an active warrant. You may be able to post another bond, but...

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The DPS labs first test for alcohol. If they find alcohol then they usually don't test for drugs. A prosecutor can later send the blood back to...

What are the chances of beating a DWI if you were stopped in your drive way and the police didn't see you driving?

The cops didn't see you driving? In order to be convicted of DWI the state must prove that you were (1) Operating a motor vehicle, (2) in a public...

I was arrested for a faulty brake light in which i was in possesion of less than agram of meth how do I proceed?

What you are being charged with is a felony in Texas. You need to hire an experienced local criminal defense attorney.

My son is charged with resisitin arrest and poss cs pg 1 < 1g dickinson/ galveston county, tx (first time offense)

You need to hire an experienced Galveston criminal defense lawyer. The state might have a big reasonable suspicion / probable cause issue here.

If i am not observed driving can i be charged with a dwi

Your question asks, "If i am not observed driving can i be charged with a dwi". In short, yes you can be charged. Whether the state can prove...

Yes. The statute of limitations on a misdemeanor DWI is two (2) years. However, since your son was arraigned, a statute of limitations argument...

My 1st DWI was dismissed back in 09. I just got another DWI I blew a .081. (12-27-2013)Will I get jail time?

Like others have said, if your 2009 DWI was dismissed, then this one (2013) should be charged as a first. If you blew a .081 you need an...