Whether your designated driver left you after finding their New Year’s Eve kiss, or you couldn’t find an Uber to drive you home after the party, the police won’t be won over by your story if you are stopped on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. In fact, most police officers conduct field sobriety tests if […]
According to the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility, 38.9% of all drunk driving fatalities that occurred in 2014 in Texas were caused by drivers under 21. Drunk driving is one of the leading causes of road fatalities, which is why penalties for underage DUI can be stricter than for those over 21. If you are […]
All of us, at one time or another, have probably received a parking ticket. We're out on errands, dining with friends, and return to our car and find a citation. It's frustrating because we realize you should have seen the sign and avoided parking there in the first place—but also defeating, because how can we […]
Tony Buzzbee is one of the wealthiest civil attorneys in the Harris County area but may be in the spotlight now for different reasons. Buzzbee is reported to have taken a pre-trial deal that many local defense attorneys believe to be considered “special treatment.” Additionally, Buzzbee is facing heat for seeking to expunge the arrest […]
Imagine the following scenario: you're driving home from a social outing one evening when you're pulled over by the police. The officer comes to your driver's side window and asks for you license and registration. You hand them over, still wondering what the issue might be. When the officer confirms your credentials, he or she […]
While many of us are familiar with the basics of drunk driving and DWI enforcement, a surprising number of DWI suspects are surprised to learn about the legal realities of their charges. Below, we take a look at four common DWI misconceptions held by the public and what can be done to best protect the […]
A lab technician associated with the Houston Forensic Science Center (HFSC) has admitted to mislabeling a DWI blood sample in 2013. The incident wasn’t reported to the court according to defense attorneys who would have used the information for their case. This isn’t the first time HFSC has been under the radar for improper procedures. […]
The Houston Police Department is reviewing thousands of pieces of evidence after a sprinkler mishap on Tuesday. Officials stated that thousands of evidentiary items have been affected and linked to over 4,000 cases. This has caused local defense attorneys to assess their cases for compromised evidence. Tyler Flood who manages Tyler Flood & Associates, Inc. […]
In October, reports have stated a sprinkler was set off in the freezer of the Houston Police Department’s property room. Property rooms are used by law enforcement to protect and store important evidence. The freezer in particular is used to hold valuable biological and toxicological evidence such as DWI tests. Now, officers are working to […]
