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Dec 20, 2025
DWI charges can be unexpected and disruptive. You might not know how to approach an arrest for driving while under the influence in the Houston area, but don’t assume the worst. You have the right to defend yourself, and one of the best ways to avoid the worst of the consequences of a DWI arrest […]
Read Full StoryNov 17, 2025
Blue lights flash in your rearview mirror. You pull over, answer questions, and the officer asks you to “run a few tests.” Most people assume they have no choice. In reality, you do. In Texas, field sobriety tests are voluntary. You can refuse them without breaking the law. But that decision — and how you […]
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Mar 10, 2025
If you’ve been charged with DWI, you may already have had to pay bail and the vehicle impound fee. Unfortunately, these costs are minor compared to the fees you could potentially face if you are convicted. The reality is that you could wind up paying thousands of dollars as a result of your conviction, even […]
Read Full StoryNov 11, 2019
If you don’t complete these classes your driver’s license could be revoked–along with your probation. You can take the classes online or at one of many education centers around Houston. Costing in the hundreds of dollars, DWI classes are yet another price to pay for a criminal conviction. At The Law Offices of Ned Barnett, […]
Read Full StoryFeb 20, 2019
You may have read about the tragic accident that occurred in December when a drunk driver killed a 23-year-old woman. The driver, 19-year-old Erick Hernandez, had been drinking at a bar for approximately six hours, and the crash occurred within five minutes after he left. Hernandez has been charged with second-degree felony intoxicated manslaughter, and […]
Read Full StoryOct 23, 2018
When you find yourself charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), you’re likely feeling nervous and worried about what your situation might lead to. Will you go to jail? What will happen to your driver’s license? Will you have to go to court? As these and other questions run through your mind, you should consider reaching […]
Read Full StoryJun 1, 2018
In the past, law enforcement officers pulled over for driving while intoxicated (DWI) may have been given a free pass. But in the era of dashcams, body cameras, and increased scrutiny of law enforcement, officers can no longer expect to get out of a DWI arrest. Just like ordinary citizens, they will likely be arrested […]
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