In Canada, one court has ruled that a citizen accused should be permitted access to the internet in order to contact a lawyer. After a citizen had been pulled over for DWI the officer read his “Charter” rights (Canada’s version of our “Miranda” warnings). Once in jail, the citizen testified that he didn’t see any …
A state grant is providing funds to put more officers on the streets this holiday season. The Houston-Galveston Area Council said $50,000 of a $295,000 grant will be used to put more officers on the streets through New Years Day. The officers will be trying to catch suspected drunk drivers. Be careful this holiday season! …
Last weekend, like every weekend, was a mandatory blood draw weekend in Houston, meaning that police could obtain a warrant to forcibly take your blood if they suspected you had been driving under the influence. This usually sparks a dramatic increase in DWI-related arrests over the Thanksgiving holidays, because people are traveling so much throughout …
Earlier today General District Judge Ian O’Flaherty of Fairfax, VA dismissed DWI Charges against the former FAA Head Randy Babbit. Babbit resigned from the FAA in December of 2011 after being arrested for DWI. When asked if he regrets resigning he said no, that he plans to do some contract aviation work. In this case, …
Houston Police Officer Roy Marquez has been charged with DWI and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon. Witnesses say Officer Marquez ran a red light at the intersection of Red Bluff and Beltway 8 Northbound Frontage Road and caused an accident. Officer Marquez, a HPD officer, refused to provide a sample of his breath or blood. …
Texans could be facing tougher penalties for DWI convictions if they have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 or higher. A new DWI law that went into effect on September 1, 2011 doubles the penalties for first-time DWI offenders who have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 or higher. The maximum penalty has increased from …
