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Covers DWI case law, news, and events dealing with drunken driving law.

Author: Troy Burleson is a solo practitioner with offices in Dallas, McKinney and Plano, Texas.

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Recent Posts from Plano DWI Lawyer Blog

Intoxilyzer Inspector Lies--Thousands possibly wrongfully convicted
By Collin County DWI Lawyer Troy P. Burleson The State of Texas employs certified "inspectors" to maintain and testify about the scientific validity of the Intoxilyzer 5000. This is the machine used in Texas to…
The 10 biggest mistakes most people make after being arrested for a DWI in Texas .
The 10 biggest mistakes most people make after being arrested for a DWI in Texas . 1. Failing to request an ALR hearing within 15 days of your arrest. In order to save your driving…
Accused of DWI? Check your MySpace! By Plano DWI Lawyer Troy P. Burleson
By Troy Burleson If you have been accused of DWI you should immediately check the content on your MySpace. Prosecutors are very sneaky and they love to play “gotcha!” Read these two stories here and…
DWI vs. DUI, what is the Difference? by Plano DWI Lawyer Troy P. Burleson
By Collin County DWI attorney Troy P. Burleson A DUI (Driving under the influence) is a class C misdemeanor. The offense is found in Section 106.041 of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code. Essentially, DUI is…
It was a great week for DWI attorney Troy Burleson’s clients. By Plano DWI lawyer Troy P. Burleson
By Collin County DWI attorney Troy P. Burleson It was a great week for the Law Office of Troy Burleson and my cleints. I tell clients all the time that there is very little downside…
If I give a breath sample under 0.08 the officer will let me go, Right? WRONG! By Plano DWI Lawyer Troy P. Burleson
By Collin County DWI Attorney Troy P. Burleson If you are suspected of drunk driving, you will probably be asked to give a sample of your breath to determine your alcohol concentration. The question most…
Right to Refuse a Breath Text in a Texas DWI: By Plano DWI Lawyer Troy P. Burleson
by Collin County DWI Attorney Troy P. Burleson If an officer suspects you of drunk drinking you will probably be asked to submit to a breath test. As we have reported here before, there are…
False Breath Test Results and GERD. By Plano DWI Attorney Troy P. Burleson
By Collin County DWI Lawyer Troy P. Burleson There are many valid legal defenses to a failed breath test in a Texas DWI case. We have reported some of those defenses here. One of the…
DWI Breath Test and the Atkins Diet. by Plano DWI Lawyer Troy P. Burleson
By Collin County DWI attorney Troy P. Burleson If you have recently been charged with DWI in Texas and were on the Atkins or a similar low-carb diet at the time of your arrest, you…
Right to Counsel in a Texas DWI: by Plano DWI attorney Troy Burleson
by Collin, Dallas and Denton county DWI lawyer Troy Burleson "I asked to speak to an attorney and the officer said I could not. Were my constitutional rights violated?" This is a common question that…