Beating DWI Charges Demands an Expert Defense DON’T LEAVE IT TO CHANCE
A conviction on a DWI charge can change your life. You can be hit with hefty fines, lose your license or job, or even be sentenced to prison.
We represented a client who was stopped for a traffic violation and admitted to the officer that he had had a few drinks. He performed fairly well on a field sobriety test of his coordination and balance, but a breath test delivered a 0.14 reading. In Texas, anyone with a BAC of 0.08 or higher is considered intoxicated. The facts on their face looked bad. But careful preparation for trial enabled us to show the jury that the breath-testing machine used in our client’s case was notoriously inaccurate, and our client was found “not guilty.” While prosecutors argued that the machines are usually right, a skilled attorney can rightfully show that no amount of uncertainty in such a case is warranted. Defendants must be proven guilty, not just suspected of being guilty.
No one should face those penalties based on shaky evidence. Yet DWI charges often rest at least partly on the results of breath tests that are notorious for producing false results. Police in the field often conduct roadside breath tests with handheld devices that are not always accurate. These breath analyzers, or breathalyzers, measure alcohol in the air a person exhales and estimate their blood alcohol content (BAC). Suspects arrested and taken to the police station are often asked to blow into a larger breath-testing machine, which can generate false positives. Many factors can impair the accuracy of a breathalyzer test, including other compounds in the breath, the temperature, the person’s health, and human error. Diabetics may exhale ketone derivatives or acetone that a breathalyzer reads as alcohol. Smokers may breathe out chemicals that can be misread as alcohol. If you work stripping furniture or painting, you may also exhale substances that lead to a false positive.
We stay abreast of scientific breath and blood testing data to defend our clients. We have secured good outcomes for clients with blood alcohol numbers as high as 0.33. Call us today if you or someone you care about is worried about a DWI citation. We will gladly provide a free consultation and develop a legal strategy for protecting your freedoms.
Not Your Mom’s Corned Beef and Cabbage
Ingredients
Directions
• 1 (4 lb) corned beef brisket with spice packet • 3 qts water • 1 onion, quartered • 3 carrots, cut into large chunks • 3 celery stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, combine corned beef, spice packet contents, water, onions, carrots, celery, and salt. Bring to a simmer (skimming off any foam on top). 2. Cover pot, reduce to low heat, and let simmer for 3 hours until meat is fork tender. 3. Add potatoes to the pot and let simmer uncovered for 30 minutes or until potatoes are al dente. 4. Add cabbage along the edges of the meat and on top. Cover and let simmer until cabbage is tender, 20–30 minutes. 5. Place meat on a cutting board and let rest for 10–15 minutes. After meat has cooled, slice against the grain. 6. Add to a large serving bowl, ladle vegetables and broth over top, and serve.
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• 1 tsp salt • 2 lbs red
potatoes, halved • 1 small head of
cabbage, cut into eighths
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