Harlingen, TX DWI Law Firms & Lawyers

Not sure I know what you are referring to. The prosecutor decides whether to bring a charge, not the judge. If you were charged with a felony, a preliminary examination (aka probable cause hearing) must be held. If the judge determines there is not probable cause, s/he will dismiss the charge.

If you serve alcohol to an intoxicated individual and that individual gets behind the wheel and kills or seriously injures someone as a result of driving under the influence, then you and/or the owner of the establishment which served alcohol can be sued and prosecuted.

Each case is different and requires individual review. In response to your DUI Post: I am a criminal defense attorney with more than 17 years experience on DUI cases. If you would like to discuss your case, please contact me. Some important information- DMV Issues - If you have been served with a Notice of Revocation, then you have 7 days to request a hearing. Please do that immediately by going to your local DMV office, tell them you got a DUI and you want to request a hearing. They will give you a form. DO NOT REQUEST THE OFFICER. We can do that later if we choose to, but most often it means you will lose. The receipt DMV gives you allows you to drive until the day of the hearing. Request a copy of the Expressed Consent Packet. Evidence Issues - It would be valuable to immediately request all police reports, including all audio and video recordings from dash recorders, lapel recorders and police station recorders from the police agency that arrested you and the prosecution. Include in your written request a statement that you believe the audio and video recordings are ?material and exculpatory.? Make sure you get a copy of your request with the date, signature and name of the person that you give it to. Representation begins when client pays attorney an agreed upon retainer and returns a signed fee agreement.