In Canada, one court has ruled that a citizen accused should be permitted access to the internet in order to contact a lawyer. After a citizen had been pulled over for DWI the officer read his “Charter” rights (Canada’s version of our “Miranda” warnings). Once in jail, the citizen testified that he didn’t see any …
Emerson Canizales and Michael Miceli were both charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. These HPD officers are now facing federal criminal charges after serving on the Houston Police Department for less than three years. Both officers were relieved of duty pending the outcome of the Internal Affairs investigation. According to reports, Canizales …
In Kerry, southwest Ireland, Councilmen have requested the government create a permit to allow drinking three pints and driving. The supporters say that Ireland’s tough drinking and driving laws have cost pub owners a significant amount of business. The Kerry City Council members voted to permit driving with certain restrictions. Drivers may not consume more …
A state grant is providing funds to put more officers on the streets this holiday season. The Houston-Galveston Area Council said $50,000 of a $295,000 grant will be used to put more officers on the streets through New Years Day. The officers will be trying to catch suspected drunk drivers. Be careful this holiday season! …
Last weekend, like every weekend, was a mandatory blood draw weekend in Houston, meaning that police could obtain a warrant to forcibly take your blood if they suspected you had been driving under the influence. This usually sparks a dramatic increase in DWI-related arrests over the Thanksgiving holidays, because people are traveling so much throughout …
Houston and Harris County probation departments were all over the national news a few years ago because of their embarrassing inability to carry out drug tests. Local 2 News just released a detailed story about startling new errors by the Harris County probation department, occurring continuously for the last six years without any correction. Not …
Last month two HPD officers were arrested for cocaine possession, this month a Harris County Sheriff has been arrested for transporting ecstasy across Houston. The 30-year-old officer, Jesus Martinez, is facing up to 20 years in a federal penitentiary, as well as a fine of up to $1 million dollars. Martinez is a resident of …
August 14, 2012 Two Houston police officers were fired this month, pending criminal charges. The two were allegedly stealing drugs from the drug dealers they caught and reselling them. They have been charged with possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) with intent to distribute. The Internal Affairs Division has been investigating them for quite some …
Earlier today General District Judge Ian O’Flaherty of Fairfax, VA dismissed DWI Charges against the former FAA Head Randy Babbit. Babbit resigned from the FAA in December of 2011 after being arrested for DWI. When asked if he regrets resigning he said no, that he plans to do some contract aviation work. In this case, …
We all go to great lengths to protect our private information, but often overlook one of the most important elements, our criminal record. The security of our social security numbers, credit card numbers, and important legal documents are of utmost importance because of the rising risk of identity theft. However, our legal backgrounds sometimes contain …
This New Year’s eve, Harris County officials will be utilizing search warrants to force blood draws on suspected drunk drivers. Citizens suspected of driving while intoxicated are typically asked to submit a sample of their breath to determine the breath alcohol concentration. During a No Refusal weekend, if a citizen refuses to give a sample …
Houston Police Officer Roy Marquez has been charged with DWI and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon. Witnesses say Officer Marquez ran a red light at the intersection of Red Bluff and Beltway 8 Northbound Frontage Road and caused an accident. Officer Marquez, a HPD officer, refused to provide a sample of his breath or blood. …
Texans could be facing tougher penalties for DWI convictions if they have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 or higher. A new DWI law that went into effect on September 1, 2011 doubles the penalties for first-time DWI offenders who have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 or higher. The maximum penalty has increased from …
