Archive for December, 2010
Stewart, Mattox and Mangram: Funding for Texas trauma centers too important to cut
December 30th, 2010 | 
Author: Stewart, Mattox and Mangram: Funding for Texas trauma centers too important to cut
Published Dec 29, 2010.
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want to Getting help from DWI Lawyer in Dallas TX ?
if you have been arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated in Texas, it is imperative that you hire a skilled, experienced DWI attorney. DWI is a very serious offense that can have long term and significant consequences, including jail time, loss of your driving privileges, and monetary fines. Anyone facing such a charge must understand what challenges they will encounter. Seeking the legal advice of a competent and experienced DWI lawyer will help you understand all of your rights and options.
What happens if I was charged with Driving While Intoxicated?
Under Texas law, once you have been cited for violating the DWI statute, the state initiates two simultaneous, yet separate legal actions against you. The Criminal Action is in response to the ticket that was issued to you, while the Texas Department of Public Safety brings the Administrative Action against your driver’s license. While both actions can result in the suspension of your driving privileges, it is important to remember that there may be additional penalties to consider and each action must be handled separately.
Administrative Hearing (Drivers License)
Pursuant to Texas law, an individual has fifteen (15) days to request a hearing from the Department of Public Safety. Once the arresting officer retains your state issued driver’s license, you are issued a Notice of Suspension and issued a 40 day temporary permit. If you fail to request a hearing within 15 days, your right to the hearing is forever lost, and your license is automatically suspended for the applicable statutory time frame. In order to preserve your right to an Administrative Hearing, it is crucial that you submit your request to the Department of Public Safety within 15 days.
DWI Penalties for First Time Offenders
Jail Time
A first time DWI offender faces imprisonment of at least 72 hours, up to 6 months in jail.
Monetary Fines
A first time DWI offense is punishable by a maximum $2,000.00 fine.
Driving Privileges
A DWI conviction results in the revocation of driving privileges 90 days.
Chemical Test Refusal
Refusing to submit to a test when requested by law enforcement will result in the revocation of driving privileges for 180 days.
Commercial Drivers
Commercial drivers are in violation of the DWI statute with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.04. A first time DWI conviction will result in the loss of the commercial driver’s license for 1 year, while any subsequent DWI offenses will result in a lifetime loss of the commercial license.
Alcohol Evaluation
Successful completion of an alcohol and drug remedial education program is required for reinstatement of driving privileges.
DWI Subsequent Offenses
Penalties are increasingly more severe for any additional DWI violations. Due to the complexity of DWI laws, you may not be aware of your rights and the potential defenses available to your case. An experienced and competent attorney can guide you through this emotionally challenging process. Please contact a lawyer for an immediate, free consultation.
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Mythbusters Season 3 – Episode 33: Killer Brace Position
The MythBusters, Jamie and Adam, two special effects experts with over 30 years experience between them, set out to methodically bust three urban legends in each episode. They will apply modern day science with age-old legends and modern-day myths to prove or disprove what is real and what is truly urban legend. They don’t just tell the myths, they’ll put them to the test. Episode 33: KILLER BRACE POSITION: Myth has it that when your plane’s going down and the flight attendant tells you to assume the brace position, it’s not to save you…it’s to kill you! Allegedly the brace position’s true intention is to break your neck that’s because supposedly it’s cheaper for the airlines to pay out a wrongful death suit than for countless years of rehabilitation. To get to the bottom of this conspiracy theory the Mythbusters strap themselves into their own homemade mock airplane and go for a little ride straight down! CELL PHONE DRIVING VS. DRUNK DRIVING: Everyone knows that talking on a cell phone while driving is potentially dangerous, but is it as dangerous as that other driving no-no driving drunk? To find out, Adam and Kari head to a local raceway to try their hand driving a skills course first while being distracted on the cell phone, and then after knocking back a couple of rounds of beers. The results? Well, let’s just say they may surprise you.
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