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Suspicious DWI Circumstances
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Suspicious DWI Circumstances

One of the suspicious DWI circumstances I see are occasions when cops are called out by bars to follow cars. They may or may not have committed traffic infractions, despite what a police report may say, but are called out to do a bar’s bidding. For example, my office had a client dancing on the dance floor with an empty bottle of beer. Someone who was intruding in his business…
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January 16, 2025
DWI Defense Lawyers Tarrant County
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No Contact Means NO CONTACT

For bond conditions and protective orders, a "no contact" conditions means absolutely no contact. Fortunately, some courts are re-wording such conditions to only cover "harmful or injurious" contact instead of all contact. But, when your bond conditions cover all contact, this includes electronic contact. In other words, no texting, phone calls, emails or direct messages (DMs) on social media. Unfortunately, some courts even include "tagging" a person in a photo…
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January 5, 2025
DWI Defense Attorneys
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Lesser Included Assault

Though it seems like nonsense, regular assault is not a lesser included offense of assault by strangulation. This means that a person charged with a felony assault impeding breath or circulation cannot have a trial instruction a regular assault as a lesser included offense. The courts reasoning for this is that strangulation is a very specific type of bodily injury, so it requires different, additional facts for proof. In other…
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January 5, 2025
DWI Lawyers in North Texas
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Days of Jail as a Condition of Probation

DWI Probation Sometimes Includes Days in Jail as a Condition of Probation For certain DWI convictions, the law requires days of jail as a condition of probation. The good news is that a First Time misdemeanor DWI conviction does not have this requirement. The jail time as a condition of probation only comes into effect on a second or more DWI Conviction, or for Intoxication Assault or Intoxication Manslaughter conviction.…
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January 5, 2025
DWI in Fort Worth
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DWI and Texas Driver’s License

Did you know that a DWI can affect your Texas Driver's License? A DWI arrest may result in a suspension of your Texas Driver's License. Having an experienced DWI law firm behind you is very important in protecting your rights. It is *incredibly* important to have a DWI Lawyer experienced in protecting your Texas Driver's License. How can The Coffey Firm help with my Texas Driver's License after a DWI…
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January 5, 2025
DWI Defense Attorneys
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Felony DWI Damage Control

Mimi Coffey, premier DWI lawyer Felony DWIs are serious business that often require some DWI damage control. A Felony DWI in Texas is either a third or more DWI arrest or an arrest for DWI with a child passenger. Keep in mind that a DWI with child passenger is a State Jail Felony *even if it is a first time DWI*. Judges only see a name on a docket sheet…
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January 5, 2025
Top DWI Lawyers
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What To Look For in a top DWI Lawyer

Mimi has been practicing criminal defense for 28 years in north Texas and knows exactly what you should look for in a top Tarrant County DWI lawyer. Whether you are looking for an Arlington top DWI lawyer, Ft. Worth, Dallas or its many north Texas suburbs, the Coffey Firm is well known for honest, skilled representation.  For starters, these are serious warnings:  DON'T TRUST THE REVIEWS. Most people with a…
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January 5, 2025
First Time DWI Offense
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Will I Go To Jail On A First Time DWI?

A question we hear often is whether jail time on a first DWI is mandatory. The short answer is ‘not really’. The longer answer, though, is that any conviction is technically a jail sentence. The way DWI probation works is that the court sentences you to jail time, but probates that sentence and places you on DWI probation. However, for those wishing to avoid probation on a first time DWI…
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January 5, 2025
Deadly Weapon finding on DWI
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Deadly Weapon and Probation Eligibility

Did you know that a deadly weapon finding may have an impact on your eligibility for probation? Texas law limits a judge or jury's authority to order or grant probation on certain offenses. These are typically what DWI lawyers refer to as "3g" offenses. This list includes, but is not limited to: Murder, Sexual Assault, Injury to a Child, and Compelling Prostitution. More importantly, though, the law limits a Judge's…
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January 5, 2025
DWI and Global Entry
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DWI and Global Entry

Did you know that a DWI might affect your eligibility to obtain Global Entry through Customs and Border Protection? In general, all United States citizens and lawful permanent residents possess eligibility to apply for Global Entry. This is a program through Customs and Border Protection that allows for expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers. That said, Customs my deny eligibility for a variety of reasons such as providing false information…
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January 5, 2025
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