DUI/DWI If you have been arrested for DWI in Houston or Montgomery County I can help you. Most citizens who contact me about their DWI case do not understand what they are faced with. They have misconceptions about how to fight their DWI prosecution. Let me explain some of the misconceptions people have about DWI arrests... 1. I failed the test, so it's over for me. I might as well accept a cheap plea-out. NO! Recently, I won a dismissal for a client who registered more than twice the legal limit of alcohol on the Intoxilyzer machine. Breath test failure does not automatically result in a guilty verdict. There are a number of circumstances that can cause the breath test machine to give a false high reading. 2. I'm not really guilty, but I can't afford to fight the DWI. NO! You can't afford not to fight. If you take a cheap plea-out, it could cost you up tp $5000 in fines, court costs, increased insurance rates and loss of time at work. I have dedicated my practice to protecting the rights of citizens like you. I will be happy to talk with you about your DWI case and explain the different strategies that can protect your rights. Whomever you decide to choose, make sure your attorney is prepared to commit to a full and proper investigation of your case before you decide whether or not to "plea out." If you choose me, I will investigate the following: a. The legality of the stop b. Your performance on the video-taped field sobriety test c. Possible problems with the breath test results DRUGS / POSSESSION CHARGES / SEARCH AND SEIZURE If you have been arrested for a possession charge (possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and/or possession of weapon). I can help you. Most citizens who contact me about their possession case do not understand that in some instances their rights have been violated. Let me answer some common questions people have about possession cases. . . 1. What rights does every citizen have? The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution states that every citizen has the right to be free from illegal searches and seizures (searches or seizures without a warrant). If it is shown that the search and/or seizure of the contraband is illegal, the judge will dismiss your case. 2. The officer began to search my (car, home, and/or bag) without my permission, what can I do? In most situations before the officer searches a car, a bag, or even pats a person down for weapons the officer must be able to state specific reasons why or the whole arrest and search is illegal. Most people do not know that in most situations the officer must receive consent from the person before beginning a search. Most defendants do not realize that they can refuse most searches that the officers conduct. The best thing that a person can do after being arrested after what they think is an unlawful arrest and/or search is to contact an attorney who has been successful in winning these cases. I have been successful in winning a number of these cases by showing the Courts that my clients were illegally stopped and searched. 3. My arrest was probably illegal, but I can't afford to fight, so I might as well take a plea. NO! Most of the time people can not afford NOT to fight. After probation and possibly jail taking a cheap plea can end up costing over $5000.00 in fines alone. In some situations defendants can lose their jobs and/or be deported out of the country. I have dedicated my practice to protecting the rights of citizens like you. I will be happy to talk with you about your case and explain the different strategies that can be taken to protect your rights. Whom ever you decide to choose, make sure your attorney is prepared to commit to a full and proper investigation of your case before you decide whether or not to "plea out." If you have any questions about your case, I can be reached on my 24 hour pager at 713-913-0685. |
