Four Counts of Intoxication Assault Dismissed in Texas
An incredible result for a client of the Adamo & Adamo Law Firm with four counts of intoxication assault dismissed and a felony DWI reduced to a misdemeanor.
Need Tough Attorneys
Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal Attorney – Recording the Police.
Criminal Attorney – Recording the Police, Dos and Don’ts. Criminal Attorney – Do: Record. In Texas you are legally allowed to record police encounters as long as you do not interfere with their work (a.k.a. interfering with public duties). Police may harass you, detain you, or try to intimidate you, but they can not arrest you for merely recording them.…
Street Lawyer
Criminal Defense Lawyer – Street Lawyer 10 Street Commandments 1) I will ask “Am I free to leave?” 2) If I am free to leave, I will leave. 3) If I am not free to leave, I will ask “Am I being detained?” 4) If I am detained, I will ask “Am I under arrest?” 5) If I am detained…
Police Encounters
3 Critical Questions With Any Police Encounter. Knowing your rights upfront can be the difference in defeating your criminal accusations on the back. Unlawfully obtained evidence is bad evidence. Bad evidence is not admissible against you in the court of law. If police violated your constitutional rights your lawyer will move to suppress the unlawfully obtained evidence. The likely result of suppressed evidence is…
Criminal Defense – Constitutional Rights
Criminal Defense Attorneys – Understanding Your Rights. Whether you are casually approached by the police or are the subject of a criminal defense investigation, you need to understand your rights. We all have rights, but we can waive those rights. Our rights stem from and are guaranteed by Federal and State Constitutions. These rights are then molded by laws and…
DWI – Collateral Consequences
A DWI arrest and conviction can carry stiff repercussions and harsh financial penalties. That’s the bad news, the good news is you can fight the DWI! DWI Defense – Collateral Consequences of a DWIWatch this video on YouTube Tags: Criminal Attorney Criminal Defense Attorney Criminal Defense Lawyer Criminal Lawyer Defense Attorney Defense Lawyer DWI Attorney DWI Criminal Attorney DWI Criminal…
DWI – Breath Test Machines
If you have been arrested for DWI and submitted to a breath test, there are many factors that may have caused an elevated result. DWI and the Breath Test (Intox5000 and Intox9000)Watch this video on YouTube Tags: Criminal Attorney Criminal Defense Attorney Criminal Defense Lawyer Criminal Lawyer Defense Attorney Defense Lawyer DWI Attorney DWI Criminal Attorney DWI Criminal Defense Attorney…
DWI and DUI Roadblocks
Drivers across the country have been using the featured signs when approaching random roadblocks. The sign does not apply to Texas, but it is a solid refresher of knowing and understanding your rights. Specifically, your right to: Remain Silent; Refuse Search Requests; Request An Attorney. In Holt v. State, 887 S.W.2d 16 (Tex. Crim. App. 1994), the Texas Court of…
Destroying your neighbors irritating drone.
In an episode from the hit series TV show Modern Family, Phil, Luke, and Manny go to great lengths in an attempt to destroy the neighbors irritating drone. Phil isn’t alone. With the increasing number of hobbyist drones, the suburban airspaces have turned into minor battlefields. The question becomes, is it legal to destroy your neighbor’s drone? In most instances…
10 Things You Should Know During a Traffic Stop
A recent article is circulating regarding 10 things one should know during a traffic stop. While some of the information is true, a few pieces are both confusing and untrue. 1) You have the right to remain silent, but upon request should produce your correct name, address, driver’s license & insurance. 2) If an officer has reasonable suspicion or probable…