A lot of times the penalty for a DWI will come down to whether your case is strong or weak in the eyes of the prosecutor. This article will break down some of the factors that make a strong DWI case, and conversely what makes a weak case.. Initial stop A strong case for …
Pretrial conditions are things you must do to remain free while awaiting trial. For misdemeanors, these conditions aren’t that tough. Usually defendants must refrain from drugs and alcohol and obviously do not pick up any new charges. DWIs often have additional conditions, and sometimes you will be subject to stay-away orders for certain crimes. Common …
If you prefer to take a plea, you will often have multiple options from the prosecutor. Below I will go into some of these possibilities, which are not exhaustive. They will not be available in every case. Straight Dismissal This is, of course, the best outcome. If the prosecutor sees a problem with the …
What types of pleas are available for misdemeanors in Travis County? Read More »
Penalties in criminal cases can be divided 3 ways – time, money and criminal record. Criminal Record Your criminal record can look vastly different depending on how you decide to handle your case. In some cases the entire record can be destroyed through a process of expungement. In other cases, the arrest and conviction …
Penalties in criminal cases can be divided 3 ways – time, money and criminal record. Criminal Record Your criminal record can look vastly different depending on how you decide to handle your case. In some cases the entire record can be destroyed through a process of expungement. In other cases, the arrest and conviction …
Although every case is different, there are common questions most people have when they are facing charges. This is not a substitute for legal advice, and if you want advice regarding your specific situation, you should call an experienced criminal defense attorney. How to bond out? The best way to get bonded out is …
I was just arrested on a misdemeanor charge in Travis County. Now What? Read More »
For certain misdemeanors, offenders will no longer be arrested by APD and instead will be given a citation. These offenses include possession of K2, class A graffiti offenses and class A offenses for driving with an invalid license. Obviously, this is a welcome change, as an arrest is a huge life disruption, and can be …
Austin PD leaning toward citations over arrests for low-level misdemeanors Read More »
Most people know that .08 Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is the cut off level above which a person can be charged with a DWI. Not everyone knows that you can still be convicted if your BAC is below .08. To convict on a DWI, the State must show that a person has lost the normal …
DWIs when there is a low Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) Read More »
If your license has been suspended because of a DWI or any other reason, you may be eligible for an Occupational license (ODL). An ODL is valid from 1-2 years, and looks and functions almost identically to a regular Driver’s License. You cannot have had your license suspended due to a medical reason, or being …
The answer to the question posed in this blog is simple in concept but can be difficult in practice. Everyone has seen the movies and the videos on Youtube that tell you never to talk to the police. It’s good advice, but is often ignored. The simple answer is: Almost never talk to the police, …
