YES, YOU CAN FIGHT THAT DWI
And You Should
Under the wrong circumstances, any Texas driver can be charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), whether they are guilty or not. These charges have severe short-term and long-term consequences that can easily change your life for the worse. Many defendants choose not to fight these criminal charges. But they should. DON’T BELIEVE THE BREATHALYZER Perhaps one of the main reasons so many people are fatalistic about their DWI charge is that they agreed to a Breathalyzer test and were “proven” to be over the legal limit. In truth, your case is far from closed. There are many factors that can affect the accuracy of these tests, including time. It takes 20 minutes to two hours for alcohol to enter your bloodstream and register on the test. This means it is possible, even likely, that you were below the legal limit at the time you were pulled over. The longer you had to wait for the test,
the harder it is for the prosecution to prove you were, in fact, intoxicated after being pulled over.
PROCEDURE MATTERS Regardless of your innocence, you are always entitled to your constitutional rights. Sometimes, law enforcement officials make mistakes or cut corners, violating your rights and rendering any subsequent DWI charge invalid. For example, an officer can’t pull you over on a mere hunch alone. They need to show they had a valid reason for doing so. The same goes for asking you to step out of your vehicle. These aren’t technicalities or “get out of jail free” cards. Law enforcement is bound to uphold the rights of all of our citizens and needs to be held accountable when infractions occur. An experienced Texas DWI attorney will help you understand these rights and ensure you were treated ethically during and after your stop. If you have been charged with a DWI, please give us a call. Defending against a DWI charge is one of the most technical areas of criminal defense law there is. Thankfully, The Medlin Law Firm has decades of experience with these cases.
PASTA With
Have a Laugh
Turkey and Broccoli
Ingredients
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3/4 pound pasta (shells or orecchiette)
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2 cups broccoli florets
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 pound ground turkey
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Salt
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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Parmesan cheese
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Directions
1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Add broccoli when pasta is 1 minute from done. Drain both and return to pot. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turkey, garlic, crushed red pepper, and a pinch of salt. Cook while breaking up meat with a wooden spoon for 3–5 minutes. 3. Combine turkey with pasta and broccoli mixture, adding the remaining olive oil as you stir. Serve in bowls topped with Parmesan cheese.
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