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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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May 11, 2026
Blood Composition Affects Breath Tests
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Blood Composition Affects Breath Tests

The 2100:1 Partition Ratio Assumption Breath tests rely on the assumption that everyone shares a blood-to-breath partition ratio of exactly 2100:1. In reality, many individuals do not fit this rigid mathematical model. Furthermore, different countries even use different ratios for their own legal standards. Biological Factors Affecting Accuracy Several health conditions can significantly alter this ratio and cause inaccurate readings. For instance, anemia reduces red blood cells, which changes how…
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May 12, 2026
severing dwi cases
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Severing a DWI and Related Case

The State may try to consolidate two cases from the same "criminal episode," like a DWI and a UCW charge. However, the Defendant usually has the right to sever them. Texas Penal Code Section 3.04 explicitly states that "the defendant shall have a right to severance" of consolidated offenses. Severing the cases means asking the State to prosecute each charge separately instead of together. While a DWI defense lawyer may…
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May 15, 2026
Understanding Felony Assault by Strangulation
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Understanding Felony Assault by Strangulation

Understanding Felony Assault by Strangulation Felony assault by strangulation is a serious crime. It involves intentionally blocking normal breathing or blood flow. This occurs by applying pressure to the neck or blocking the nose and mouth. Specifically, it differs from simple assault due to its high potential for death or long-term trauma. Indeed, just a few seconds of restricted oxygen can cause permanent brain damage. Furthermore, many jurisdictions do not…
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May 9, 2026
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The Problem with Aggravated Assault and DWI

The law is very unethical when it comes to Aggravated Assault when mixed with DWI. Intoxication Assault There is a specific crime, called "Intoxication Assault," that combines assault with DWI and is a 2nd degree felony. Intoxication Assault requires serious bodily injury (SBI), which generally means broken bones, amputations, and other injuries that one might consider serious. A simple accident involving some cuts and bruises is not enough for Intoxication…
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May 9, 2026
investigation dwi cases
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5 Scary Facts About a DWI in Texas

1. What? Why are police arresting me for a DWI in Texas even though I only take my prescription? The State often prosecutes cases when medications in a person's blood are in therapeutic range. Why? A state toxicologist, without any reference to a person's medication history (tolerance) will rely on the police report! This is not science. Mimi has won DWI in Texas cases on this. 2. What? Why are…
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May 9, 2026
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Will You Parole Early? See TDCJ’s Consideration Chart

Convictions involving assaults, specifically family violence, carry a heavier price than many other convictions. Among the most important price is eligibility for parole early. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has a "severity" chart that emphasizes offenses involving assault, even those you may not first think would count. For example, TDCJ considers Online Solicitation of a Minor an "assault" offense even though that offense does not involve physical contact. While…
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May 18, 2026
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The Importance of Your DWI Video

Many people arrested for DWI are not aware they they have the right to request video footage of their arrest. Before September 1, 2015, DWI arrestees did not have that right. That changed with the 84th Texas Legislative Session when Charlie Geren (the representative for District 99 (Fort Worth)) introduced House Bill 3791 (HB3791) on March 13, 2015. The bill passed the Texas House on May 5, 2015, and passed…
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June 4, 2020
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DWI Interlock Devices and Exceptions

Hate having an interlock? Want to get it off? Courts may, and sometimes must, require you to install an interlock in your car. This device, in simple terms, is a breathalyzer that you must use to start you car. Some interlocks will also take a picture when you blow into it to make sure it is you (or a technician). If someone else blows for you, you may be at…
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May 29, 2020
Mimi Coffey DWI Lawyer, Texas DWI
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Defending Asleep-at-the-Wheel Cases

Distinguishing Alcohol from Sleep Deprivation Ethanol acts as a central nervous system depressant, producing impairments nearly identical to sleep deprivation, such as slurred speech and poor motor control. Consequently, in DWI cases, scientifically distinguishing between these two states is critical yet challenging for the defense. The Scientific Difference Between Fatigue and Sleepiness While often used interchangeably, these terms represent distinct physiological states. On one hand, fatigue is a complex decrease…
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May 9, 2026

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