By Allen, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Kyle T. Therrian Office Number: (972) 562-7549 24 Hr Jail Release: (214) 403-6522 www.rosenthalwadas.com Section 724.011 of the Texas Transportation code says that, as citizens of this state, we have impliedly consented to providing a breath or blood specimen if arrested for DWI. How a person impliedly enters into […]
Timeline of a Collin County DWI Case
Most people arrested for a DWI have little or no experience with the criminal process, especially in Collin County. Not knowing what to expect after the police have accused you of a crime can be a source of considerable stress and anxiety. Understanding the basic timeline of a Collin County DWI case is a good […]
New Year’s No Refusal Weekend
By Allen, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Kyle T. Therrian Office Number: (972) 562-7549 24 Hr Jail Release: (214) 403-6522 www.rosenthalwadas.com Despite the lack of the usual public announcement, it is clear from meeting with people arrested for DWI over the holiday, that last weekend was a no refusal weekend in Collin County. Essentially, a no […]
AAA Tipsy Tow and Designated Driver Service
By Allen, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Kyle T. Therrian Office Number: (972) 562-7549 24 Hr Jail Release: (214) 403-6522 www.rosenthalwadas.com According the the AAA website, the Tipsy Tow program is being offered again this New Year’s Eve. AAA describes the program on their website: Tipsy Tow service provides a complimentary ride and vehicle tow up […]
Will a Deep Lung Device Be Required in a DWI Case
Our laws provide a number of ways to shame a person who has been arrested for a DWI. In addition to eliminating almost every avenue for removing a DWI arrest from your criminal history, the law provides judges with several opportunities to require an ignition interlock device installed on your vehicle (also known as a […]
New Amendment to DWI Law Encourages Refusal to Submit to Tests
By Allen, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Kyle T. Therrian Office Number: (972) 562-7549 24 Hr Jail Release: (214) 403-6522 www.rosenthalwadas.com If you ask almost any criminal attorney whether you should consent to a DWI breath or blood test, the answer is a resounding “no!” But now, the Texas Legislature has given yet another reason to […]
DWI Street Science: One-Leg Stand Test
By Allen, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Kyle T. Therrian Office Number: (972) 562-7549 24 Hr Jail Release: (214) 403-6522 www.rosenthalwadas.com Introduction Part 1: Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Part 2: Walk and Turn Part 3: One Leg Stand WHAT IS THE THE ONE-LEG STAND TEST? The One-Leg Stand Test is the third and final standardized field sobriety […]
DWI Street Science: Walk and Turn Test
By Allen, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Kyle T. Therrian Office Number: (972) 562-7549 24 Hr Jail Release: (214) 403-6522 www.rosenthalwadas.com Introduction Part 1: Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Part 2: Walk and Turn Part 3: One Leg Stand WHAT IS THE WALK AND TURN TEST The Walk and Turn Test is the second of the three field […]
DWI Street Science: Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus
By Allen, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Kyle T. Therrian Office Number: (972) 562-7549 24 Hr Jail Release: (214) 403-6522 www.rosenthalwadas.com Introduction Part 1: Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Part 2: Walk and Turn Part 3: One Leg Stand WHAT IS HORIZONTAL GAZE NYSTAGMUS Of the three standardized field sobriety tests, the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test (HGN Test) […]
DWI Street Science: Introduction
By Allen, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Kyle T. Therrian Office Number: (972) 562-7549 24 Hr Jail Release: (214) 403-6522 www.rosenthalwadas.com Introduction Part 1: Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Part 2: Walk and Turn Part 3: One Leg Stand INTRODUCTION Rarely does a misdemeanor offense call for the use of scientific evidence. This is probably why you will […]