Blog Posts in 2013
Posted on Dec 24, 2013 By The Law Office of Troy P. Burleson
Houston – "Affluenza," is the term that was used by a psychologist to argue that a North Texas teenager from an affluent family shouldn't be sent to prison for killing four ...
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Posted on Dec 16, 2013 By The Law Office of Troy P. Burleson
Given the fact that each person responds to alcohol differently, it's no wonder why so many people don't fully understand the effects of alcohol, nor do they know when they have had too much ...
Continue reading "What it Means to be "Intoxicated"" »
Posted on Nov 19, 2013 By Troy P. Burleson
With Texas law enforcement cracking down on DWI arrests throughout the state, the Texas Department of Transportation has created a website to help individuals understand the ramifications of drunk ...
Continue reading "Texas DWI Costs Quickly Add Up" »
Posted on Sep 10, 2013 By Troy Burleson
Up until recently, police officers in Texas had certain difficulties verifying an accident had been caused by a suspected DWI driver unless the driver consented to field sobriety tests, breathalyzer ...
Continue reading "New Texas Law Makes It Legal for Paramedics to Draw Blood at the Scene of a Suspected DWI Accident" »
Posted on Aug 9, 2013 By The Law Office of Troy P. Burleson
You are formally charged during a DWI arraignment. After this comes the preliminary hearing (or "prelim"). It is at this stage that your charges could be dismissed with a strong defense. You ...
Continue reading "What Happens in a DWI Preliminary Hearing in Texas?" »
Posted on Aug 5, 2013 By The Law Office of Troy P. Burleson
An ignition interlock device may be required for serious or multiple DWI charges. In most cases, you will need to install an IID for repeat DWI convictions, intoxication assault ( DWI with injury ), ...
Continue reading "When Do You Have to Install an IID in Texas?" »
Posted on Jul 1, 2013 By The Law Office of Troy P. Burleson
If you have been arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, it is very important to realize the gravity of the situation, and understand the fact that if you are convicted of a ...
Continue reading "Alcohol Treatments and DUI School after a Conviction" »
Posted on Jun 28, 2013 By The Law Office of Troy P. Burleson
Having a DUI conviction on your driving record, and in some states even a simple arrest, you may have to bear the consequences of it for many years to come. It is often heard that people feel the ...
Continue reading "Your DUI Conviction and Employment Background Checks" »
Posted on Jun 14, 2013 By Kevin Thomson
Texas has more square miles of inland water than any other state in the nation. Hundreds and thousands of people turn to water activities for summer and year-round fun in Texas. These types of ...
Continue reading "Going Boating This Summer? BWI Penalties are as Severe as DWI" »
Posted on Jun 11, 2013 By Troy Burleson
According to information gathered from a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration survey, more than 40 percent of drivers surveyed were under the impression it was safe to drive after consuming ...
Continue reading "Texas Residents Urged to Obtain a Summer P.A.S.S." »
Posted on Jun 6, 2013 By Troy Burleson
On May 28th, 2013, 36-year-old Larry William Demers appeared in court to enter a plea of no contest in the murder of his wife and four young sons. Demers' wife and sons were killed on Father's ...
Continue reading "Texas Man Pleads No Contest in DWI Deaths of His Wife and 4 Sons" »
Posted on May 24, 2013 By Troy Burleson
A bill passed earlier this month makes it possible for people with five DWI convictions to have their licenses suspended for up to 10 years. Representative Stefani Carter pushed for the bill, which ...
Continue reading "In Texas, Licenses Can Be Revoked for up to a Decade" »
Posted on May 8, 2013 By Troy Burleson
District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg from Travis County was arrested on April 12 th for drunk driving after being pulled over with an open container of Vodka in the passenger seat. It was later ...
Continue reading "Texas District Attorney Arrested for Driving Drunk" »
Posted on Mar 11, 2013 By The Law Office of Troy P. Burleson
Passing motorists who call 911 to report drunk driving are seemingly helping the Texas police DWI units increase their arrests. When drivers see that another car is swerving, or driving recklessly, ...
Continue reading "Texas Police Find More Drunk Drivers from 911 Calls" »
Posted on Mar 5, 2013 By The Law Office of Troy P. Burleson
For spring break season, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has decided to add more patrols for detecting cases of DWI from around March 8 th -March 17 th. This time is often the most active ...
Continue reading "Texas Increases Patrol for DWI During Spring Break" »
Posted on Feb 3, 2013 By The Law Office of Troy P. Burleson
If you were arrested for DWI and a child passenger was in the car, you could end up with more serious charges and penalties than you would have received otherwise. According to the Texas law, ( Texas ...
Continue reading "DWI with Child Passenger Means Harsher Penalties" »
Posted on Jan 29, 2013 By The Law Office of Troy P. Burleson
Were you convicted of driving while intoxicated ( DWI ) in the state of Texas and ordered to use an ignition interlock device while operating a motor vehicle? If so, then you should be prepared to ...
Continue reading "Ignition Interlock Device Requirements in Texas" »
Posted on Jan 24, 2013 By The Law Office of Troy P. Burleson
Individuals who drive as part of their occupation could have their entire livelihoods at risk if they are convicted of driving while intoxicated, or DWI. If convicted, they could end up losing their ...
Continue reading "Consequences of DWI for Commercial Drivers in Texas" »
Posted on Jan 22, 2013 By Troy Burleson
When high-profile individuals are arrested for driving while intoxicated ( DWI ), they not only risk facing penalties from possible conviction, but they also place their image and reputations on the ...
Continue reading "Country Singer Randy Travis Charged with DWI After August Arrest" »
Posted on Jan 3, 2013 By The Law Offices of Troy P. Burleson
With the holiday season coming to an end, it is very possible that you and those close to you enjoyed a few drinks celebrating life, love and happiness; cheering for the year to come. While drinking ...
Continue reading "Getting in Touch With Your Trusted DWI Trial Attorney" »