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Every now and again I check the stats on my website to see what search terms people are using to get to my website. I'm interested in finding out what the normal citizen is looking for in a lawyer. As I have said frequently on this blog, I endeavor to put as much legal information as possible on ...

What Is an MOEP? For those of you who don't know what an Magistrates Order of Emergency Protection (MOEP) is, it's an order from a Judge prohibiting an accused from, among other things, going near the residence or place of business of an alleged victim of family violence in Texas. I know it seems...

I have addressed some of the problems with pretrial diversion in all types of cases, and the dangers discussed apply in DWI cases as well. However, there are some unique issues with DWI diversions that a client needs to understand. In many respects, a pretrial diversion for a DWI is a gift. An in...

One of the great new policies of the Harris County District Attorney's office is the use of Pretrial Diversion. The program provides an accused the assurance of a dismissal with the completion of certain conditions. The conditions are usually burdensome, but no more than a regular probation or de...

DWI Blood Tests New Blood Test Laws As of September 2009, a new law in Texas was enacted regarding blood tests for  DWI cases. Police officers can now order a blood test from a DWI suspect if: A person other than the DWI suspect suffers bodily injury and is transported to a hospital Someo...