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Not too long ago I posted comments about my clients illegal stop and arrest.  Now it seems that the Deputy has been sanctioned by the Sheriff’s department.  Below is the the video with comments from me on WFAA Channel 8. 

Last night, WFAA’s David Schechter ran a story featuring myself and my client after an obviously illegal stop and illegal arrest.   In order for the police to stop and detain someone, they must have “Reasonable Suspicion” that a crime has occurred.  This can, of course, include traffic offenses. But…

Fox 4 News had an interesting story on the front license plate law.  The law has always been that you have to have a front and back license plate on your car.  Other states, however, only require a back plate. Some people don’t know about this law, or purposely defy…

A big thank you to Lawrence Taylor, who told us recently about DWI/DUI roadblocks in my former stomping grounds of Gainesville, Florida, home of the Florida Gators (and Tim Tebow).  In fact, I interned at at the State Attorney’s Office and Public Defender’s Office in Gainesville.  Many states have been pushing…

In a DWI case, it is the officer’s opinion that the accused is guilty being the main source of evidence in the case.  Juries are then asked by the State’s attorneys to trust the officer, that his/her judgement was correct. A friend sent me this picture yesterday which demonstrates how officers…

In under three years on Ft. Worth’s police force, one officer is receiving accolades for arresting a ton of people for DWI.  IN the article, "Going after DWI’s earns top honors", the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram reported today. This officer apparently impressed the folks at MADD by being: responsible for more…

Anyone know if he took a breath test?  Bueller, Bueller…. Dallas Police Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of DWI 12/15/2007 — Dallas police said an officer was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Senior Cpl. Billy Ailey was taken into custody early Sunday morning, police said. He was placed on…

In an interesting development in Plano DWI news, it appears that four officers are now on trial for THEIR misconduct… Four Plano officers face federal lawsuit By Stephanie Flemmons, Staff Writer A Driving While Intoxicated arrest has led to the unveiling of what Tray Boswell believes was a “set-up” by…

Although not directly related to DWI, a new ordinance enacted by the Frisco, TX City Council could have DWI and DUI ramifications. The City of Frisco enacted a new "curfew" for those under 17, spanning from Midnight to 6am. In my opinion, this is just another "solution" to a problem…

In a recent arrest in Ohio, a police officer was arrested after driving erratically.  What I find most interesting is that he refused to submit to any chemical testing….  Hmmmmm…. It is interesting when many officers "encourage" or bully people into taking these tests, but when push comes to shove,…