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June 26, 2009
What the cops aren’t telling you is that you have a choice.
They don’t mention that you have the freedom to choose whether to do the field sobriety tests. What they do is tell you in a “command voice” (that’s what they call it in the Police Academy) to “come over here and stand with your feet together and your hands at your sides.” And before you know it, they are administering field sobriety tests.
They don’t tell you in plain English that you are free to refuse to give a breath or blood sample.
They don’t tell you that for a first DWI arrest, the only consequence you get for refusing to blow, instead of blowing, is that if your license is suspended it will only be suspended for three additional months than it otherwise would have been if you had blown and the result were .08 or higher.
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March 31, 2009
If you are looking to find virtual office space, or you want to lease exclusive office space at 600 W. 13th street, then look no further.
This office space is perfect for any lawyer who needs to cut his costs and expects to go to the courthouse frequently. Likewise, any lobbyist who needs an inexpensive office from which he can go to the Capitol will find this an excellent match.
Please click on this photo link to see the offices and the floorplan.
This office arrangement is very flexible and can be made to suit your needs. It can be an executive suites arrangement or an exclusive office. Either way, you would have the benefit of: (1) a bilingual receptionist who will answer your phones, take messages, and greet your clients;
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March 27, 2009
I had an ALR hearing this week, and as I usually do, after it was over I called my client to give him my prediction of the outcome.
“Start getting your insurance card copied and get a copy of your driving record, because I don’t think we won this battle.”
My client knew the odds (DPS does, after all, win about 75% of the time) and accepted my prediction.
To my surprise, the Administrative Law Judge ruled in my client’s favor. I wasn’t surprised because I thought my client was intoxicated. I don’t – and never have – thought that. I was surprised because the Department’s burden of proof in a breath test refusal case is so darn low.
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March 23, 2009
How Does the Story About the Fired US Attorneys Relate to the First Refused Blood Draw Warrant in Austin, Texas?
Here is how the stories are related. The reported story isn’t the most interesting story.
When President George W. Bush was first elected, it was his right and privilege to nominate lawyers to become United States Attorneys for the various districts in the United States. The firing of seven U.S. Attorneys for political reasons came later. It led to an
investigation into how such matters were handled. Skip Davis, a colleague of mine, pointed out once that the real story isn’t that Alberto Gonzales’ Justice Department canned 7 republicans who weren’t republican enough, it was that the rest were passing muster in the eyes of their political monitors.
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February 24, 2009
Here is some exciting news: I am moving my office to 600 W. 13th Street, at the corner of W. 13th and Nueces. I will move in on February 28, 2009. If you are a client, please don’t send any more mail to the Northland Address. My phone, fax, and e-mail addresses all remain the same.
If you are interested in leasing space from me, here are some details about renting at 600 W. 13th street. First, click on this photo link to see the office.
A bilingual receptionist will: (1) answer your phones; (2) take messages; and (3) greet your clients only. The cost of her services to you is included in your rent.
Cable service will be through RoadRunner. That will be available to you through a data line hard-wired to your office. The cost of internet is included in your rent.
A phone system will be in place so that the receptionist can transfer your calls from her desk to yours.
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