Perhaps M.A.D.D will show some compassion towards first time DWI offenders...
I applaud M.A.D.D. for all they have accomplished in raising the awareness of driving while intoxicated, however M.A.D.D like other organizations tend to go overboard at times. They seem to lack any sympathy for the first time offender of DWI.
I have never met a person who intends to commit the crime of DWI, unlike a person who commits a theft, or an assault. Accordingly, the law in Texas does not make "intent" an element of the crime. I routinely tell my clients that anyone may be arrested for DWI and this does not mean that they are bad person or even that they are guilty of the crime. A perfect example of this is Charles Beebe, a Cincinnati Police Officer, and a Top Cop M.A.D.D. award winner, who was arrested for DWI. I am sure Officer Bebee is glad that he is presumed innocent just like everyone he ever arrested. His case is still pending trial.
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