Insights
Plain-English notes from a former prosecutor.
Short reads on Texas DWI law, the stuff lawyers don’t explain, and the questions I get asked most — en inglés y en español.
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The 15-day clock: why the ALR hearing matters more than your criminal case
If you do only one thing after a DWI arrest, do this. Miss the 15-day window and you lose your license automatically — even if you win the case.
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What a DWI does to your immigration status (even if you are a green card holder)
A first-offense DWI is usually not deportable by itself. But aggravating factors change everything. Here is what I tell every non-citizen client in their first consultation.
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Flat fee vs hourly vs payment plan: how Dallas DWI lawyers actually charge
Most lawyers will not tell you what they charge until you are in their office. Here is how the money actually works — and what to ask before you sign a retainer.