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Austin Texas Criminal DUI DWI Lawyer Laws Drunk Driving Defense Attorney Criminal Defense Law Firm - Ken Gibson Texas DWI Attorney Ken Gibson | Texas DWI and DUI Laws | Site Map HOME FREE CASE EVALUATION ABOUT KEN DWI FAQ's ATTORNEY FEES DWI CASE EXAMPLES CONTACT US / DIRECTIONS DWI Attorney Ken Gibson Austin Texas DWI Lawyer Austin, Texas Attorney Ken Gibson: The Chase Building • 700 Lavaca, Suite 1010 - Austin, Texas 78701 Phone (512) 469 - 6056 • Toll Free 1(888) DWI-TEXAS. Map & Directions You thought it could never happen to you, but suddenly you find yourself in a situation that you did not expect. What do you do? Contact Texas drunk driving defense lawyer Ken Gibson to protect your rights! The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles can Suspend your License if you refuse to take a breath test , blood test , or urine test . WARNING! You have a limited amount of time (15 days ) in which to appeal this administrative license suspension . Call toll free for a free consultation. Don't let a Austin DWI ruin your life. CALL IMMEDIETLY! 1(888) DWI-TEXAS.! When you have been investigated or arrested for any criminal offense such as Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) , or any Felony Charge, you have an absolute right to be concerned. Facing criminal charges may be one of the most frightening things you have encountered. Some of the possible consequences that can result from a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) conviction include the restriction or loss of a driver’s license, an increase in insurance costs, fines, court costs, and even the possibility of jail. As you can see, Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) can be a very serious charge. The law says that the County Attorney needs only to prove that after drinking you were not able to drive your car in a “normal” capacity. That sounds pretty cut and dried, but it is not quite as simple as that. You see, if challenged, the County Attorney must also show all of the following: • That the arresting officer made the arrest properly, • That you were properly advised of your rights, • That the equipment the officer used to test you was working accurately, and • Even that the person operating the equipment was certified to operate the equipment. Further, the officer that administers the “standard field sobriety tests ” should have successfully completed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Standardized Field Sobriety Testing student class before administering these tests. I have successfully completed training for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. What does that mean to you? It means that in addition to grading you on your performance of the tests, I will also grade the officer to ensure that he or she conducted the tests properly. If the tests were not conducted properly, this can be disclosed to the County Attorney or the jury to show that the tests results were unreliable and should not be believed. When you retain me I’ll insist that the County Attorney provide us with the names and address of anyone he plans to call as a witness as well as copies of every written or recorded statements of their testimony. This will allow us to prepare our questions of them. I’ll insist that the County Attorney provide us with any information or material he has which would show that you are not guilty of the charges against you, or which may help you get a lighter sentence. I’ll insist on receiving copies of any videos that show your sobriety tests, whether in the field or at the station. I’ll insist on receiving copies of records showing that the equipment used for tests was functioning properly and that the person giving the tests was properly certified. As you can see, what looks simple gets pretty complex. As your criminal defense attorney I will insist that all this information be provided and that you and I walk through all this information as we discuss and proceed on your case. DRIVER LICENSE SUSPENSION - Your arrest may have included a cancellation of your Texas driving privileges for a specific period of time. YOU HAVE ONLY 15 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF YOUR ARREST TO REQUEST A HEARING ON THIS MATTER. I believe that this hearing is extremely important, not only to challenge your suspension but also as an opportunity for your attorney to question the arresting officer to find out exactly what he is going to say in court. If you retain our office to represent you, part of that representation includes representing you at the driver license suspension. However, remember you must request this hearing no later than 15 days from your arrest so it is important that you contact me as soon as possible to schedule an appointment. If your Texas driving privileges are ultimately suspended, in most cases we can get you a Texas license that will allow you to drive to and from work. WARNING BEWARE: TEXAS DRIVER LICENSE SURCHARGE!! Beginning with any Texas DWI Conviction for an offense committed on or after 09/01/03, the Texas Department Of Public Safety is authorized to charge a surcharge on your Driver’s License. This charge will range from $1,000.00 to $2,000.00 a year for three years. Depending on whether you provided a breath sample, and the results, you could be facing a $6,000.00 fee to keep your license. BREATH TEST CASES: I own an Intoxilyzer 5000. If you took a breath test at the jail, this is the same model of machine that you used. I have also completed training under the Department of Transportation regulations as an Intoxilyzer Operator and Maintenance Technician. I also have access to various Breath Test Experts that may be helpful in your case. Just because your results were over a certain limit, does not automatically prove you guilty. The government with all of its resources can frequently make your life miserable; regardless of whether you have actually committed the crime. Real life criminal law is NOT like television. Cases are not resolved in one hour, and the solutions are normally not simple. Hiring a criminal defense trial lawyer can be the most important decision you make. When you find yourself, a family member, or friend in this situation, you need an experienced and well-skilled attorney who practices only in the area of criminal defense law. For better or worse, criminal law has its own unique practice and methodology. Frequently you will find attorneys who practice criminal law, but also handle personal injury, divorce, and other matters. They may be good attorneys, but I believe that criminal law is too specialized to risk my clients to any distractions facing an attorney who handles multiple types of law and who is not in the trenches everyday. Please call and schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience, because I can help you through the unfamiliar territory of the criminal justice system. Because each case is different and special, I offer a free initial consultation where you and I can sit down and discuss the charges against you and what options are available to you. 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Intoxicated DrivingDriving While Intoxicated Driving While Intoxicated Persons driving while intoxicated (DWI) pose a threat to the entire community. In 2003, the Criminal Court Bureau continued its collaboration with other government agencies such as the NYPD and the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) to obtain convictions in DWI cases. This year, 645 individuals were arrested in the Bronx and charged with offenses involving driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Twenty-five of these individuals were indicted on felony DWI charges. (A person can only be charged with the felony if he or she is currently charged with DWI or driving while impaired by drugs, and has a prior conviction within the past 10 years for one of these offenses.) In 2003, a total of 646 misdemeanor DWI cases were disposed. The Office obtained convictions in 95% of these cases. The bureau continued to work with the DOT in the state-funded Stop DWI Program, which operates throughout New York City. The program is dedicated to fighting drunk driving through public education and also assists law enforcement with monetary, technical, legislative and legal support. As part of its comprehensive involvement in DWI issues, the Office sent a representative to present DWI prosecution issues at five New York Prosecutors Training Institute (NYPTI) events attended by a total of about 300 assistant district attorneys and police officers from throughout New York State. In addition, a representative of the Office chaired a NYPTI committee which produced a New York State guide to vehicular homicide prosecutions. The guide was then disseminated to every District Attorney's office in the state and to many police agencies. The bureau participates in the New York City Department of Transportation's Stop DWI Criminal Justice Task Force, a group with representatives from each District Attorney's office and the NYPD, to coordinate citywide DWI prosecutions. The Office also coordinated an extensive training of all New York City Police Collision Investigators in the latest collision reconstruction methodologies. The Office also used DOT community service programs and referred some DWI offenders for treatment in Bronx Lebanon Hospital's Stop DWI Program. Home • About The Office • Fighting Crime • Press Information • Community Outreach About This Site • Site Map • Search
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breathalyzers' source code is Stay Free! Daily: Judges toss out DUIs because breathalyzers' source code is secret Search Got a blog tip? Contact us « Drugs are Like That PSA | Main | Jets stadium grounded » Judges toss out DUIs because breathalyzers' source code is secret Via Boing Boing , we learn: "Florida judges are tossing out DUI cases when defendants ask to see the source code for the breathalyzers that busted them -- the manufacturers won't turn over the source, and since the machine's correct operation is critical to establishing the case against the DUIers, the case is dismissed when it can't be produced." All four of Seminole County's criminal judges have been using a standard that if a DUI defendant asks for a key piece of information about how the machine works - its software source code, for instance - and the state cannot provide it, the breath test is rejected, the Orlando Sentinel reported Wednesday ... Now if only they could find a way to apply this to voting machines . Posted by Carrie McLaren on 06/06/2005 | Permalink Comments The logic of these cases would have to extend to computer fingerprint and DNA matching, not to mention face-recognition software. All are probably covered by proprietary code. We are either going to have a lot more disclosure or far fewer convictions. This ruling appears likely to create too much havoc; I can't imagine that the appeals courts will let it stand. Posted by: Charles Star | Jun 6, 2005 7:34:03 PM Actually I think this sounds kind of legit. After all if you push enough with a speeding ticket and go through the trouble to make sure the radar is been certified and the cop is certified to use it etc... and it turns out it is not you can walk away with out the ticket or a fine. I find this quite interesting, too many things in life go through with out checks and balances, I say more power to someone if they take this route. Although shame on that person for drinking and driving and causing a serious problem, but we all know most of the time a DUI is all about timing and has little to do with being loaded. Posted by: donnyunitas | Jun 7, 2005 10:08:14 PM I don't disagree, donnyunitas. I think the decision is the right one, but the havoc it will cause will keep courts from embracing the theory more broadly. To balance the constitutional rights of the defendants against the business interests of trade secret holders, courts will start issuing confidentiality orders and compelling disclosure of the code to the defendant. Posted by: Charles Star | Jun 8, 2005 4:00:08 PM Post a comment This weblog only allows comments from registered users.To comment, please Sign In . You are currently signed in as (nobody) . Sign Out Comments: Archives January 2006 December 2005 November 2005 October 2005 September 2005 August 2005 July 2005 June 2005 May 2005 April 2005 About our blog team Subscribe to this blog's feed --
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