DWI/DUI
Pretrial Resolutions, Plea Deals & Consequences In DWI Cases
In this article, you can discover: ● The concept of pretrial resolutions in DWI cases. ● Factors considered during the negotiation of a plea deal in a DWI case. ● Potential consequences of accepting a plea deal or settlement in a DWI case. What Is A Pretrial Resolution In A DWI Case? A pretrial resolution in a DWI case refers to resolving the allegation without a trial. It involves reaching an agreement or plea bargain before the actual court proceedings. The resolution can take various forms, such as negotiating a dismissal of the DWI charge or reducing it to a [...]
Role Of Experts In Defending DUI Charges
What Experts Can My Attorney Call On To Help Defend DUI Charges? When facing DUI charges, it is important to understand the role of experts in your defense. These experts include specialists in blood testing, breath testing, as well as the expertise of your attorney. Our attorneys possess extensive knowledge, training, and experience in investigating both breath and blood tests, allowing them to identify potential mistakes and errors. Breath testing, which relies on outdated respiratory science from the 1950s, can be challenged with the help of experts. While we consult with specialists in breath test cases, our attorneys themselves have [...]
The Role Of A Toxicologist In Challenging DWI Test Results
In this article, you can discover: Whether a toxicologist can challenge the accuracy of breath and blood tests in a DWI case. How toxicologists can be questioned during cross-examination in court. The effects of medication on breath and blood test results. Can A Toxicologist Challenge A Breath Or Blood Test In A DWI Case? Absolutely. In some cases, the government needs to present the testimony of a toxicologist to make the blood or breath test admissible. However, during cross-examination, the toxicologist can be challenged regarding the conduct of the test and whether proper procedures were followed. Mistakes in the test [...]
Can Police Use Statements I Made Without My Attorney?
Any evidence or statements made by a person prior to their arrest may be used against them if the officer had reasonable suspicion supporting their decision to perform the detention. Once a person has been arrested, any statements made as a result of custodial interrogation cannot be used against them unless they have been informed of their Miranda rights, which is the right to remain silent. There is a concept called res gestae, which is a Latin term which basically means that something happens contemporaneously or part of the arrest. Statements made at the time of an arrest or as [...]
The Medlin Law Firm Aids Orphans & Fights Human Trafficking
Allies in Youth Development (AiYD) is an organization that fights human trafficking and empowers Eastern European university students to become mentors for orphans. AiYD currently works with over 300 volunteers for five different countries to impact the lives of over 2,000 orphans through friendship and mentorship. Allies in Youth Development relies heavily on American partners to supply orphans with essential care items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, socks, underwear, toys, feminine products, and school supplies. Eastern European university volunteers then distribute these items in transitional homes and orphanages to provide for their basic needs and facilitate healthy mentorships. Mentorship is one [...]
Medlin Client Falsely Convicted Exonerated After 21 Years
On Wednesday, a State district Judge exonerated 44-year-old John Earl Nolley for the 1996 murder of Sharon McLane. Nolley was released after 19 years in prison in May 2016 but was not declared innocent until a Texas judge signed an order following the emergence of new evidence. The order qualifies Nolley for state compensation. Legal Efforts Leading To Exoneration Nolley’s conviction was based on two jailhouse snitches and circumstantial evidence. Gary Medlin, an attorney at Medlin Law, worked with The Innocence Project to call key evidence into question. The integrity unit at the organization revisited files on informants and was [...]
Prior Arrest or Conviction Impact on Current Case
As a general rule, a prior arrest or conviction impact on current case is not going to hurt at all. A prior conviction or arrest is not going to affect the defense's chance of winning at trial. This is because when the individual is on trial accused of a crime, evidence of prior convictions or arrests is not admissible. You cannot be tried of being a criminal in general. You can only be tried for the crime of which you are accused. The prior convictions are not going to be considered by the jury when the jury's deciding whether or [...]
Alcohol Cases Are Different Than Drug Related DWI Cases
It is important for people to know that alcohol cases are different than drug-related DWI cases. In alcohol cases, law enforcement can measure a person's blood alcohol content level with blood and breath tests to make a determination as to whether the individual is under the influence of alcohol or not. With drug DWI situations, this is a little more difficult. There are scientific tests that show that people even with certain levels of marijuana in their blood and are not intoxicated. There is a lot of complicated science concerning the levels of marijuana and the metabolites of marijuana that [...]
What Are Habeas Corpus Cases in Texas?
In some cases, a defendant can be released from jail post-conviction if he or she has been denied their fundamental rights. An attorney files a writ of habeas corpus. A defendant may seek a writ of habeas corpus. The legality of imprisonment is challenged in these cases. The defendant may challenge the conditions of his or her imprisonment. A writ of habeas corpus is Latin for “produce the body.” Habeas corpus cases involve release from jail It’s a court order given to the jailer or the penal facility that seeks to deliver the defendant in question to the [...]
Commonly Asked Questions in Texas Assault Cases
Assault can be a very serious offense in Texas. However, there are legitimate defenses in Texas assault cases. Here are some common questions our Fort Worth criminal defense lawyers are asked. Is Self-Defense Ever an Effective Defense in an Assault Case? Self-defense can be a defense in an assault charge. In Texas, someone is entitled to self-defense or the defense of a third party. A classic example is when a homeowner assaults an intruder in his or her house. Of if someone attacks your child in public you are entitled to fight back. If a person used force against another [...]
