Month: September 2016

Probation Eligibility – Probation from a Jury?

Probation eligibility is controlled by statute and understanding these rules is vitally important before embarking on plea negotiations for the client.  A negotiated plea agreement requires concessions from both sides. Prosecutors seek to obtain penalties to address illegal conduct that causes or threatens harm to the public for which state protection is appropriate. To this… Read more

DPS Targeting Drunken Drivers, Traffic Violators Labor Day Weekend

Austin American Statesman Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 Austin DWI Lawyer Beginning Friday, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers will be on the lookout Labor Day weekend for impaired drivers, speeders and safety belt violations, the agency says. “Texans are killed on our roadways every day because of reckless drivers who get behind the wheel after… Read more