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Important Constitutional Rights of Persons Accused of a Criminal Offense

The Constitution of the United States of American is the supreme law which governs and protects the rights of citizens accused of a criminal offense in the State of Texas and throughout the United States. The criminal defense attorneys at Law Office of Troy P. Burleson, P.C. work diligently to protect the Constitutional rights of its clients. If you or someone you love have been illegally stopped by a law enforcement agency or are facing a trial for a crime you did not commit, our criminal defense attorneys will fight to suppress illegally obtained evidence from an illegal search or seizure of your person or property, as well, as ensure your Constitutional rights are maintained throughout the trial process.

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Charged with DWI in Texas: Here is a quick review of the Texas DWI Laws

Classification of DWI under Texas Law: Texas Penal Code §49.04.

Under Texas Law, an offense for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) can be classified many ways depending on the facts surrounding the arrest for drunk driving and the prior criminal history of the accused. The Classifications of DWI under Texas Law are as follows:
• DWI, First Offense: Class B Misdemeanor
• DWI, Second Offense: Class A Misdemeanor
• DWI, Third Offense (or more): Third Degree Felony
• Intoxicated Assault: Third Degree Felony

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Collin County DWI: If you are charged with a DWI in Collin County the following chart may be helpful for you to determine your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC). This chart gives you an estimate on the percent of alcohol in the blood foe a given number of drinks an in relation to a persons body weight.

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A common question that I receive from potential DWI clients is, “what do police officers look for before making an arrest for DWI?” The best way to answer this question is to give a little explanation on who trains officers and how officers are trained. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) is in charge of training officers throughout Texas and all 50 states. Before an officer can become “certified” to perform a DWI investigation, he or she must complete a comprehensive course taught by NHTSA instructors and pass certain proficiency exams. If an officer completes the course and exams, he or she is then “certified” to perform a DWI investigation.

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From the time you are arrested until the time your DWI case is over depends on several different factors. These factors include what county you were arrested in, the police agency that arrested you, what court your case is filed in, and the seriousness of your DWI (1st offense, 2nd offense, Felony, etc.). As a general rule, it can be anywhere from 3-6 months before you have to make a decision to plead guilty or set your case for trial. If you decided to set your case for trial, it can be anywhere from 4 months to over a year before your trial date.