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Posted on Apr 16, 2015 By The Law Office of Troy P. Burleson
You could face criminal and administrative penalties for a DWI conviction, even your first. Administrative penalties revolve around the loss of your drivers' license which are connected to the ...
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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 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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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ), ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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