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One of our most frequently asked questions is, what should I do if I am pulled over during the holidays? Everyone knows lawyers can’t give a straight answer so here is what you’re expecting: it depends! Our recommendation — refuse the field sobriety tests and take a breath test. Wonder why? Keep reading. During the …
With bird and lime scooters being thrown all over cities in Texas, the lawyers at Blass Law are being asked, Can I get a DWI on a scooter?. There is not a specific law that defines riding electric scooters while intoxicated so we look to the general DWI statute. In Texas, the elements of DWI …
If you’ve seen our other newsletters and videos you know we appreciate our rights and privacy. This month we are talking about kids, and we all know kids don’t remain silent unless they have a cell phone 📱 in their hands. Here are some ways to keep your kids safe while online. No photos without clothes! …
BD issued a recall because of an error that could change the results of blood alcohol analysis. The Houston Police Department has confirmed they have tubes from the lot that was recalled, approximately 2,600. BD also manufactures blood tubes for other companies like Sirchie and TriTech. Many agencies in Harris County and other counties in …
Set a password. You can use a numeric password, Face ID, Touch ID, or whatever your phone supports. Keep nosey acquaintances from seeing your private items. Set up an iCloud or Google account and KNOW your password. If your phone is confiscated or lost you can locate it or remotely wipe it. We’ve had cases …
Thanks to the Harris County District Attorney’s office for putting it out there. If you’ve had anything to drink over the New Year’s weekend, you’re probably going to jail. The encounter with police will go something like this: You get pulled over for a traffic offense (speeding, swerving, going too slow, etc.). Don’t admit to …
Driving after you’ve been drinking during the holidays is risky. Cops are out more than ever this time of year. Typically, you get pulled over for some traffic offense. Don’t argue with the cop. You have nothing to gain. Don’t admit to anything (i.e. drinking, driving, riding a reindeer, stealing all of the presents from Whoville). Next, you’re going to be …
We are all getting ready for Thanksgiving, and that usually means a lot of family time, turkey and alcohol. Every year we represent many people charged with assaulting family members (and we get great results). Here are a few tips to help you stay out of trouble during the holidays, and how to react if you find yourself in a situation. …
You have to give your name and date of birth. You can hand them your ID or tell them. This one isn’t negotiable. You can be arrested for not providing your name and date of birth. Don’t admit to anything. If you have a kilo in the car, they aren’t going to be more lenient if you confess. …
No probable cause for a traffic stop. Search without consent You’re standing on the side of the road, blinded by flashing police lights, with a police officer requesting consent to search your vehicle. Do you mumble a response or clearly answer? Responding with some mumbo-jumbo, a question, or something other than consent is not consent …
What Not to Do to Avoid Getting Detained August is here! As summer winds down and a new school year begins, police will continue to be out in full force. We all know things go down hill quickly after getting pulled over—a cop thinks they smell weed or alcohol and/or sees a gun, and before …
Good news for Apple device owners! A new feature blocks the USB accessories from connecting to the phone after it has been locked for an hour. It is common for law enforcement to take a person’s cell phone and perform a phone dump. A phone dump is when all of the call logs, messages, photos, …
Today, the Supreme Court released the opinion in Carpenter v. United States. The Court held the Government’s acquisition of Carpenter’s cell-site records was a Fourth Amendment search. The Court found Carpenter had a reasonable expectation of privacy in his location information, even though it was shared with his wireless carriers. What does this mean for …
On May 23, 2018, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals reversed the 14th Court of Appeals in Houston, and held that evidence of a single prior DWI conviction must be delayed until the punishment stage of trial if a person is found guilty. A DWI second is a misdemeanor offense and any evidence of a …
The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, has struck down the law banning commercial sports betting. This allows each State to decide if they will allow commercial sports betting. This is a step in the right direction to allow bookmaking in Texas, hopefully the legislature will move quickly. The gambling business in Houston is booming. …
