Blog Posts in 2014
Posted on Jul 8, 2014 By The Law Office of Troy P. Burleson
When an individual is arrested for a 3rd DWI offense here in Collin County, he or she will be facing felony charges and penalties. A 3rd DWI offense is a 3rd degree felony. Penalties for this type of ...
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Posted on Jul 2, 2014 By The Law Office of Troy P. Burleson
Being arrested for a first-time DWI can be a very frightening experience. For many people, their first interaction with law enforcement comes when they are placed under arrest for a suspected DWI. The ...
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Posted on Jun 23, 2014 By The Law Office of Troy P. Burleson
Have you been arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated? Are you wondering about the potential penalties you could face upon conviction? Our state has very strict laws relating to alcohol and ...
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Posted on Apr 15, 2014 By Troy Burleson
There are some states in which sobriety checkpoints are legal, however Texas state law does not currently allow for sobriety checkpoints or roadblocks to be set up for the purpose of having law ...
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Posted on Apr 9, 2014 By Troy Burleson
Many people are unaware of the fact that neither a DWI arrest, nor a failed breath or blood test, is enough to guarantee a conviction. Before making a DWI arrest an officer is required to establish ...
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Posted on Apr 4, 2014 By Troy Burleson
It was approximately 8pm on March 30th, 2014 when a 30-year-old woman was driving home with her 4 children, after a visit to her mother's house, just a mile or so away. Police reports indicate the ...
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Posted on Jan 20, 2014 By Troy Burleson
If you have been arrested for DWI and you are under the legal drinking age of 21 you could be facing penalties including but not limited to $2,000 in fines, up to 6 months in jail and a 1-year ...
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Posted on Jan 13, 2014 By Troy Burleson
Vehicle impoundment is one of the penalties you could face if you are arrested for DWI in Collin County or any of the surrounding areas. It is not as common to see a vehicle impoundment on a 1st-time ...
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