By Jeffrey Hines | Published January 14, 2013 | Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Tags: 83rd Texas Legislature, Ban, Denton, Law Firm, SMS, Texas, Texting, Texting While Driving, Ticket | Leave a comment
Statewide Ban on Texting While Driving Introduced
Texas House Bill No. 63 and Texas Senate Bill No. 28 entered as the Alex Brown Memorial Act on November 12, 2012 would prohibit, with limited exceptions, the use of a handheld wireless communication device to read, write, or send a text message while operating a motor vehicle unless the vehicle is stopped. This ban Read More
Read MoreU.S. Supreme Court Will Decide if Police Need a Warrant for Blood on DWI Stops
US Supreme Ct. to decide whether police can take blood without warrant. This has major implications for DWI law and the 4th Amendment. Read more here. If the Court rules for the state in this matter, it may allow police to take all suspects who refuse breathalyzer or field sobriety tests directly to the hospital for mandatory Read More
Read MoreHow to Choose a Lawyer
Choosing Your Attorney Attorneys are the people you call when you need a problem solved. Law firms vary greatly and it is important to find the attorney best equipped to resolve your issues efficiently and effectively. Here are some factors to consider when wondering how to choose a lawyer: Experience in the Practice Area Many Read More
Read MoreDWI: Not Guilty
This week I tried a DWI to a jury. The jury deliberated for 50 minutes and came back with a not guilty verdict. The jury trial has inspired a number of future blog topics: Loss of the normal use of physical or mental faculties — In addition to the breath or blood test, this is Read More
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