If you've been arrested and convicted of a misdemeanor DWI, you may be able to "seal" your record by obtaining an order of nondisclosure. An order of non-disclosure essentially does two things: (1) it seals and prevents disclosure of criminal records to the public, and (2) it entitles an individu...
When you are arrested for the offense of driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas, you face two cases—one against the State of Texas for your liberty and another against the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) for your driving privileges. This blog post concerns the latter. Under Texas law, ...
In Texas, leaving the scene of an accident or involving oneself in a “hit and run” can have serious criminal consequences. Where the operator of a vehicle involved in an accident that results or is reasonably likely to result in injury to or death, the Texas Transportation Code requires said ope...
When someone is arrested for a DWI, it can be a long and stressful process. You may be unsure of what to expect and will have tons of questions. The first questions after being released from jail are usually: Am I going back to jail? And Can this be dismissed? Before your lawyer can make a de...
The Supreme Court held in Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806 (1975) that the Sixth Amendment guarantees a defendant the right to represent himself. The defendant must knowingly and intelligently waive his right to counsel and, under some circumstances, the trial court may deny a defendant's pur...
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