New U.S. Supreme Court Case Could Spell End of Forcible Warrantless Blood Draws

By Allen, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Kyle T. Therrian Office Number: (972) 562-7549 24 Hr Jail Release: (214) 403-6522 www.rosenthalwadas.com On January 9, 2013 the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of Missouri v. McNeely. The Court granted this appeal to consider whether law enforcement may obtain a nonconsensual and warrantless blood […]

10 Things You Need to Know Before Drinking on New Year’s

By Allen, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Kyle T. Therrian Office Number: (972) 562-7549 24 Hr Jail Release: (214) 403-6522 www.rosenthalwadas.com 1. It is a bad idea to drink without a plan for sober transportation. There is a reason people go to jail for DWI – it is dangerous and it is preventable. 2. Responsible social […]

Expect No Refusal Policy During Holidays

By Allen, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Kyle T. Therrian Office Number: (972) 562-7549 24 Hr Jail Release: (214) 403-6522 www.rosenthalwadas.com Collin County is well-known for implementing “no refusal weekends” during the holidays. A no refusal policy refers to what happens when a person arrested for DWI refuses to submit to the taking of a breath […]

What Does the Judge’s Order Require?

By Allen, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Kyle T. Therrian Office Number: (972) 562-7549 24 Hr Jail Release: (214) 403-6522 www.rosenthalwadas.com There are a handful of characters with which a person charged with DWI must interact. Police, bondsmen, supervision officers, etc., their existence is necessitated by our criminal process. People who have never been involved in […]

Importance of Breath Test Warnings Weakened by Court Ruling

By Allen, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Kyle T. Therrian Office Number: (972) 562-7549 24 Hr Jail Release: (214) 403-6522 www.rosenthalwadas.com When the legislature makes laws which govern the investigation of criminal offenses they must balance the interest of crime prevention with the interest of individual rights. People arrested for DWI have experienced this firsthand. The […]

DWI Arrest: Quick Emergency Guide

We have contingency plans for a lot of things in life. We left a spare key with the neighbors, we know where to go in case of a tornado, and we have evacuation routes in public buildings. Here is a contingency plan you didn’t plan for. What to do when a friend or relative is […]

Be Prepared for July 4th No Refusal Weekend/Holiday

By Allen, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Kyle T. Therrian Office Number: (972) 562-7549 24 Hr Jail Release: (214) 403-6522 www.rosenthalwadas.com Holidays like the 4th of July are typically a “no refusal weekend” (or no refusal holiday). During a no refusal weekend, local law enforcement within the county coordinate with county judges and magistrates in to […]

Consequences of a DWI Conviction: Why it May be Worth Taking Your Case to Trial

By Allen, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Kyle T. Therrian Office Number: (972) 562-7549 24 Hr Jail Release: (214) 403-6522 www.rosenthalwadas.com As with any decision, resolving a DWI case requires a careful consideration of important factors. Both the consequences of a conviction and the probable outcome at trial must be explored with an attorney before deciding […]

Throwing Out the Breath Test: Consequence of Improper DWI Warnings

By Allen, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Kyle T. Therrian Office Number: (972) 562-7549 24 Hr Jail Release: (214) 403-6522 www.rosenthalwadas.com Ask an average person on the street what they know about criminal law and they could probably tell you they have the right to remain silent and anything they say or do can and will […]

Early Removal of Deep Lung Device (Ignition Interlock Device)

By Allen, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Kyle T. Therrian Office Number: (972) 562-7549 24 Hr Jail Release: (214) 403-6522 Our State legislature has been particularly creative when it comes to punishing people convicted of, or in some cases merely suspected of, Driving While Intoxicated. One such legislative creation is the ignition interlock device (also known […]