Frisco DWI Lawyer & Attorney Blog
"Perspectives on the law, legislature, trends, and happenings regarding intoxicated-related offenses."
Author: Hunter Biederman is a solo practitioner in Frisco, Texas.
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Recent Posts from Frisco DWI Lawyer & Attorney Blog
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Lawmakers dont need to follow the law
I was pretty disgusted when I read an article today on chron.com. A while back I posted about Rep. Michael Krusee, who pushed for legislation fining people between $3000-$6,000 for DWI convictions. Of course, part of this…
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Changes to License Suspension Hearings
Ok, so I haven't blogged in approximately .. forever. But I am determined to get back in the game. In playing around online today (alright, you caught me, I was googling my name), I came…
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Substance Abuse Evaluations (SASSI) in DWI cases
I have always been bothered by one of the ramifications of a DWI conviction: The Substance Abuse Evaluation. I am all for the premise and theory behind it. If you are place on probation following…
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No More Live License Suspension Hearings?
If DPS gets their way, yes.. all License Suspension Hearing will be by phone. So the Administrative Law Judge will never be able to look you, the lawyers, or the officer in the eyes. Thanks…
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State Does Not Need to Charge How Someone Is Intoxicated in DWI Cases
In a brand new case out by the Court of Criminal Appeals, the Court has declared that the state does not need to be specific on which theory or theories of intoxication they need to…
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SOAH, ALR, and Serving Subpoenas on Officers in Collin County & Dallas County
In an ALR hearing, it is the job of the Respondent (Defendant) to serve a subpoena on a police officer if they want them to appear. I do this in almost all of my cases.…
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How to Fight a DWI Blood Test Case - Intro
With all of the recent publicity surrounding DWI Blood test cases, a few months back, I decided to write a paper on how to fight DWI blood test cases. Well, the paper was coming along…
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Prison starts new DWI rehab program
I read an article today about a prison that started a new DWI rehab program within the prison. In "Area prison implements DWI rehab program," it details the new program. It is a "six-month initiative…
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Judges Get Special Treatment in DWI Cases
I have reported in the past that whenever a Judge or a police officer is arrested, they always refuse breath tests (and here). But when an average Joe is arrested, they will often submit. Well,…
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HGN (Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus) Cross Examination
A great point was made recently by Jamie Spencer (through George Scharmen at the Rusty Duncan Criminal Defense Seminar put on by TCDLA) regarding the cross examination of an officer about HGN. Jamie points out…