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by Collin, Dallas and Denton County DWI Lawyer Troy Burleson

A Sergeant in the Dallas Police Department was arrested this week for suspicion of driving while intoxicated. According to a report from myfoxdfw.com Sgt. Robert Crider of the Dallas Police Department was arrested by a Wylie PD officer on Saturday.
Here is the report from myfoxdfw.com

Dallas Police Sergeant Arrested for DWI

Last Edited: Saturday, 07 Jun 2008, 3:43 PM CDT
Created: Saturday, 07 Jun 2008, 3:43 PM CDT

Law enforcement in Wylie arrested a Dallas police sergeant for allegedly driving while intoxicated. It is the second incident involving the arrest of a Dallas police officer this week.

According to a DPD press release, Sgt. Robert Crider, II was arrested early Saturday and then bonded out of jail later in the day.

He has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation by the department's internal affairs division.

Crider has been an officer in Dallas since 1984.

On Friday, Dallas police Sr. Cpl Gerald Williams was arrested for an investigation of family violence. Williams is also on administrative leave

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by Collin, Dallas and Denton County DWI Lawyer Troy Burleson

The Eyes of Texas are upon you, indeed! Former University of Texas star running back, Cedric Benson, was arrested and charged with DWI last week. This is Mr. Benson’s second drinking related arrest in the last few months. Previously, Mr. Benson was arrested for BWI (boating while intoxicated).

This is an unfortunate story, but it is a cautionary tale to anyone who has been convicted or recently charged with an intoxication related offense. Once you have been arrested, or even convicted, of an intoxicated offense the arrest or conviction is contained in police data banks. Police officers routinely run license plate numbers of vehicles late at night during the hours when drinking and driving is at its peak (usually between 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.).

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by Collin, Dallas and Denton County DWI Lawyer Troy Burleson

As we have reported before, a growing number of Texas counties are instituting “no refusal” policies where officers will seek a warrant for a citizen’s blood if he or she refuses a breath test. I believe these policies will ultimately be overturned on constitutional grounds. Apparently, a former police officer and judge agrees with my contention. Below, find an except from a recent news story from San Antonio, in which attorney Jamie Balagia said. "Bring them on [the blood warrants]."

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by Collin, Dallas and Denton County DWI Lawyer Troy Burleson

This is interesting! According to a recent news report form Tarrant County, a Fort Worth off duty officer was charged with DWI. According to the report, Officer Guillermo "Bill" Hernandez, 40, has been placed on restricted duty -- he is not allowed to carry a badge or gun -- until an internal investigation is complete, said Lt. Paul Henderson, a police spokesman.

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by Collin, Dallas and Denton County DWI Attorney Troy Burleson

Collin, Dallas and Denton County mandatory DWI blood tests: As I have reported in multiples posts, local counties are experimenting with mandatory blood tests from citizens suspected of DWI who refuse a breath test. These mandatory blood draws are likely to be challenged on state and United States constitutional grounds. As counties increasingly use this overly invasive tactic (forcible inserting a needle into citizens' veins), challenges to these policies are sure to follow.

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by Collin, Dallas and Denton County DWI Attorney Troy Burleson

As we have reported here many times, a growing number of Texas counties have plans to employ mandatory blood draws for any DWI suspect who refuses a breath test. According to a report today, Denton County will begin taking DWI suspects to local hospitals and seeking a warrant for their blood this Memorial Day Weekend. DWI suspects will be taken to the Denton county jail or Lewisville jail where two prosecutors, a judge and lab technician will be available all weekend to strap citizens to a table, stick a needle in their arm and remove their blood.

It is only a matter of time before someone; somewhere challenges this macabre practice under the 4th Amendment to the United States Constitution. But, until then be careful. If you have to drink this weekend, do so at home or designate a driver.

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by Collin, Dallas and Denton County DWI Lawyer Troy Burleson

According to an NBC 5 report for May 13, 2008, Collin County will begin efforts to make mandatory blood testing a standard procedure for DWI traffic stops. As I have reported before, the District attorney believes that this policy will force more people charged with DWI to plead their case instead of set them for trial.

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by Collin, Dallas and Denton County DWI Lawyer Troy Burleson
As we have reported before, police agencies have grown frustrated with citizens exercising their right to refuse a request for a breath test when being investigated for DWI. Therefore, many local counties have instituted experimental “no refusal” weekends in which police seek a search warrant to take a blood sample if someone suspected of DWI refuses a breath test.

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by Collin County DWI lawyer Troy BurlesonIt appears that Lubbock County, Texas has joined the growing ranks of Texas counties who are instituting the policy of testing blood search warrants. According to a recent report, authorities in Lubbock are testing a new policy that lets them draw your blood without your consent if an officer suspects you have committed the offense of DWI.

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by Collin, Dallas and Denton County DWI Attorney Troy Burleson
Even non-drinkers could be in danger of being charged with DWI if they are taking the drug Ambien. We have had several new client interviews lately who tell us they had a “blackout” for a period of time on the night of their arrest for DWI. As strange as that may sound, these people are not alone.

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by Collin, Dallas and Denton County DWI Lawyer Troy Burleson

Representative Mike Krusee, R-Williamson County, was arrsted last week and charged with DWI. According to official reports, Krusee was detained and arrested after a Williamson County deputy witnessed Krusee's BMW driving erratically and "weaving from one side of the lane [of traffic] to the other."

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