Recent DWI Case Results

I recently represented a young woman who was charged with DWI and Passing an Emergency Vehicle at an Excessive Speed.  After reviewing  the video of her arrest and determining that the office had exaggerated her performance on the field sobriety tests, I was able to have the DWI  dismissed.  My client, per my advise, had completed the DWI Education Program and a Mothers Against Drunk Driving Victim Impact Panel.  She was only required to plead to the traffic ticket and pay a fine. 

I also recently represented a young man, a UT student, who was charged with DWI with no alcohol involved.  The arresting officer smelled an odor of marijuana coming from his car after she stopped him.  He gave a blood sample and it did indicate some consumption of marijuana, but the prosecutor was unable to prove that the amount consumed indicated intoxication.  His case was dismissed and he agreed to a term of deferred prosecution.  What that means is that if he is not arrested or convicted during that period of time for any offense above a traffic violation, his case will not be refiled.  He will be able to have his record expunged after the required waiting period has expired.