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• Jensen, Eric: The Constitution of the United States provides rights for those who are being accused of criminal activity.Ê Below are some of the rights you should exercise if the Police or any other governmental official detains you and questioning goes beyond inquiries regarding your identification. (Especially if an officer reads you the Miranda warnings or otherwise informs you that you are being placed under arrest). Ê ¥ IN GENERAL ¥ Inform the officer that you invoke your right to remain silent, do not want to make any statements or answer any questions. ¥ Inform the officer that you do not consent to a search of your person, home, vehicle, or any other property without written permission. ¥ Inform the officer that you invoke your right to call an attorney, and do not answer any further questions until your attorney is present. ¥ Ê FORÊ D.U.I. ARRESTS ¥ Tender your drivers license and registration. ¥ Inform the officer that you do not want to take any field sobriety test (including the ABC's, touch nose, balancing tests, etc. ¥ Refuse to be tested with the Alco-Sensor breath testing device or PBT device. ¥ Do not take any breath tests at police stations. ¥ If your license is administratively suspended at the police station, QUICKLY w/in 15 days, request a hearing on the administrative suspension and request that your request for a hearing be immediately forwarded to the court and DPS. What a DUI Conviction can Cost You As in most states, Texas has strict laws against Driving Under the Influence of alcohol, also known as DUI or DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) or DUID for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs. Drugs include illegal substances as well as many over-the-counter remedies, such as antihistamines, and prescription medicines, such as painkillers. When a driver has been using alcohol or drugs and registers a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) over amounts specified by that stateÕs laws, a complex set of criminal offenses comes into play. Driving Under the Influence is an expensive mistake in more ways than are readily obvious. In 1980 a 13-year-old girl was struck and killed by a drunk driver in California. Not long after, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) was created by the girlÕs mother, Candy Lightner. Since that time US drunk driving laws have become increasingly strict and in most states lobby groups work hard to make those laws even more stringent. DWI is a political crime. State governments rather than the federal judicial system enforce drunk driving laws. The federal government works around this barrier by providing some state road funds contingent upon a state upholding stricter DUI laws. As of 2001, federal highway construction funds are redirected into enforcing drunk driving laws and education programs for states that do not comply with federally suggested standards. This pressure is reflected in penalties across all states, which have very similar DUI laws. In Texas, there are minimum penalties that apply to DUI convictions, with increasingly harsher penalties with multiple offenses. You cannot count on negotiating a plea bargain in the case of your DUI. In recent years DUI has received a great deal of media attention, and judges are unlikely to be lenient. Heavy fines and court costs are the more obvious monetary costs of a DUI conviction, but there are also a range of penalties that impact the convenience of living your daily life as you wish, as well as negatively affecting your dignity and pride: ¥ Jail time ¥ Employment restrictions ¥ Loss of driverÕs license ¥ Insurance coverage complications ¥ Impoundment ¥ Ignition interlock device ¥ Probation ¥ Community service ¥ Alcohol education/treatment/assessment ¥ Restricted interstate or international travel. You may think these possibilities are scare tactics, but drivers are often oblivious of the seriousness when a DUI situation has complicating factors: ¥ the driver has a prior DUI ¥ a minor was driving the car or there was a minor in the car ¥ a commercial vehicle was being driven at the time of the arrest. ¥ there was another moving violation or accident in conjunction with the DUI. ¥ there were injuries to anyone in an accident involving DUI. A driver may think that the time and cost to arrange a plea bargain is the worst that can happen. However, any of the above factors can escalate penalties for the offense quickly and a plea bargain may never be an option.
• Ray, Robert : Traffic violations can have serious criminal consequences, particularly when a driver is accused of driving under the influence. A conviction on Texas DWI charges may result in fines, the revocation or suspension of your driverÕs license, and possible jail time. In addition, your insurance company may increase your rates to an unmanageable level. In defending against an impaired driving charge, you have many rights as a criminal defendant, including the right to cross-examine the witnesses against you, even if they are police officers. An experienced attorney can make all the difference in such a difficult case.
• John Eastland: You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
• Bain, Files, Jarrett, Bain and Harrison: If you are convicted of a DWI offense in Texas, you will face jail time and a significant fine. However, the long-term consequences of a DWI conviction are even more serious, and may include loss of your driver's license, and paying high-risk auto insurance rates for years following your conviction. You have only 14 days following a drunk-driving arrest to challenge the suspension of your driver's license by the Department of Public Safety (DPS). If you have a commercial driver's license (CDL), a DWI conviction will lead not only to the loss of your CDL but also the potential loss of your job. To preserve your license and minimize the consequences of your DWI arrest, you should select an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.
• Diane Heindel: By their very nature, legal problems involve financial and emotional issues that can dramatically affect people's lives. Being involved in the legal system can be a stressful, frustrating, and intimidating experience for most non-lawyers-and not just for the people who have been drawn into legal conflicts. Their families face hardships and difficult decisions as well. Realizing many common legal problems can involve a fair amount of acrimony and tension, our philosophy is to relieve your anxiety and stress. You not only need a skillful attorney, you should have someone who can reduce your-and your family's-distress.
• Tonda Curry: When you are charged with a crime, you could be facing damage to your reputation, your loved ones, and even loss of your freedom. Don't risk facing a criminal prosecution alone. You need an experienced and skilled criminal attorney to defend you and protect you from conviction.
• Bobby Mimms: As Americans we are protecte from the awesome power of the government by sever valuable rights.
• Eric Platten: If you or a loved one has been arrested, choosing the right criminal defense lawyer can mean the difference between freedom and jail. Choose a defense lawyer that can achieve the best possible outcome for you, a lawyer who can do something for you.
• Scott Scammahorn: To be accused of a crime is one of the most stressful situations a client can endure.