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Give Me a Break, “Passing Judgment”

"My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness." The Dalai Lama "When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. That's my religion." Abraham Lincoln "Any religion or philosophy which is not based on a respect for life is not a true religion or philosophy." Albert Schweitzer "God has no religions." Mahatma Ghandi "Be kind to all creatures. This is the true religion." Buddha…
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February 3, 2020
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The Biggest Misconception in DWI

The biggest misconception in DWI cases is correlating a single act of bad driving behavior with guilt. Think about the unexpected jerking of the wheel, an accident, a slight swerve or stopping too long at a stop light for example. These may very well be evidence of a driver’s inattention, not intoxication. I have analyzed thousands of DWI cases and tried over 300 during my career. What I find are prosecutors who argue…
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February 3, 2020
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Shocking Legal Truths on DWI

The way our government is created is simple. The legislature passes the laws and the judicial branch enforces it. That is the way it is designed. This is not the way it works. The Constitution is the framework that guarantees all rights and sets the parameters for all the state legislatures to follow when passing laws. Simple? It should be. Who on earth would dare defy the Constitution? Judges do…
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January 29, 2020
Myth of Green Tongues and dwi
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Police say people who smoke weed have ‘green tongues,’ though there’s no scientific evidence

The Persistence of the "Green Tongue" Myth Police often claim that individuals who smoke marijuana develop a "green tongue," despite a complete lack of scientific evidence to support this assertion. Across the country, law enforcement officers frequently use this observation as a key sign to justify probable cause and proceed with arrests, particularly in DUI investigations. Training and Global Implementation Officers nationwide allege in various DUI cases that recent marijuana…
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May 9, 2026
Mimi Coffey Board-Certified DWI Defense Lawyer
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Defending the Asleep at the Wheel DWI cases

Mimi Coffey is board certified in DWI defense by the National College of DUI Defense (NCDD). She is a Regent with the National College of DUI Defense. She is the chairman of the NCDD Forensics Committee. Mimi is a frequent speaker at both national and state-wide seminars, including the above Defending Asleep-at-the-Wheel cases seminar. She is an experienced DWI attorney with a proven trial record (over 300 cases, with 80%…
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May 8, 2026
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Mimi Coffey At The Blood, Breath & Tears XXVI in Florida (2019)

Mimi Coffey is board certified in DWI defense by the National College of DUI Defense (NCDD). Mimi is a Regent with the National College of DUI Defense. She is the chairman of the NCDD Forensics Committee. Mimi is a frequent speaker at both national and state-wide seminars. She is an experienced attorney with a proven trial record (over 300 cases, with 80% of them being jury trials). She even sued…
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May 9, 2026
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The New Fake Deferred Adjudication DWI Law

The New Fake Deferred Adjudication DWI Law Warning Don’t let The New Fake Deferred Adjudication DWI Law bill fool you. The uninformed may choose to get a fake dismissal not knowing it is fake. Mimi will analyze your DWI case during a full case evaluation and review all options to determine the best course of action. What is it? Before Sept. 1, 2019 there was no such thing as deferred…
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September 5, 2019
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Texas Has a Real Problem with Forensic Testing Accountability

Texas Has a Real Problem with Forensic Testing Accountability An El Paso Texas Department of Public Safety forensic analyst faked 22 blood results and the Texas Forensic Commission finds she was negligent. Faking blood results is not mere negligence. It is criminal and can ruin the lives of many. Let's break this situation down to clarify the issue . . . What went wrong? A Texas Department of Public Safety…
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August 30, 2019
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The Serious Problems with Texas’ Breath Test Program

In my last trial, Tarrant County Criminal Court no.2, cause no. 1528525, the State's expert readily conceded facts about Texas' breath test program that are unacceptable.   (fig. 1) The Intoxilyzer 9000 First, The Texas Department of Public Safety, a law enforcement agency,  runs the breath test program for the entire state of Texas. The Scientific Director for Texas DPS comes up with the regulations and oversees the program.  For scientific…
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July 25, 2019
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DWI’s Emotional Aspects

How it feels to have a DWI is something critically important to understand for anyone dealing with a person who has been arrested, whether that be for a family member, employer, etc. The amount arrests for a DWI every year is similar to the number of people diagnosed with cancer (approx. 1.4 million, although this number has been decreasing). A Top DWI Lawyer helps everyone by understanding what a DWI arrest feels…
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June 24, 2019

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