Dallas DWI Lawyer Blog

In New Mexico, the State requires all DWI offenders (even first time) to install an interlock device in their vehicle.  The device costs individuals around 1,000 dollars a year to maintain. 
However, those who are moving to New Mexico and already have a DWI conviction may have found a slight respite from the imposing law.  Some […]

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - ESPN reports that St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa pleaded guilty to driving under the influence Wednesday, eight months after police found him asleep inside his running sport utility vehicle at a stop light and smelling of alcohol.
La Russa said he had decided to plead guilty to the misdemeanor […]

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Kellene Stockwell in Nevada reports that the State is beginning a new program for DUI offenders. Third time DUI offenders who haven’t hurt anyone will be able to enroll into a three to five year treatment program instead of jail time.
This choice won’t cost taxpayers any money; offenders will have to pay for the program out […]

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By SHEILA BURKE
Under Tennessee law, a drug user, wife beater and burglar can eventually clear their criminal history.  But, an individual convicted of driving under the influence can’t!
All but DUI offenders are eligible to have their criminal records wiped clean. Such harsh terms normally apply only to the most violent perpetrators, such as murderers and […]

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In Oregon, Robert Gillespie was driving while doing text messaging on his cell phone.  Obviously he wasn’t paying attention because according to the Eugene Police Department, Gillespie slammed into a Union Pacific freight train.  This happened early in the morning hours.
Thankfully, Gillespie was okay except for the fact that he was trapped in the car.  […]

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