Houston DWI Lawyer | DWI Defense in Houston, TX

Adrian Garcia, Harris County, Texas Sheriff, is developing a DWI initiative with the sole intention of dethroning Houston, Harris County, Texas from the top spot of alcohol related fatalities or at the very least curb as much as possible these type of fatalities.  While I applaud the Sheriff's efforts the public needs to realize a couple of things.  Our county decision makers are partly to blame for this dilemma.  Our decision makers have neglected to put in place public transportation throughout the years.  Our public transportation system is laughable when you compare it to similar counties like New York (Manhattan) and Cook (Chicago).  I have vacationed in both cities recently and have never needed to rent a car to get around each of these cities.  Would anyone even think of doing the same in Houston, Harris County?  We have and will continue to have a huge reliance on revenue from the oil and gas industry.  Thus, our county official decisions reflect that by building more roads for our citizens to drive instead of investing in a public transportation system.  With more roads come more cars and with more cars come more accidents and with more accidents come more fatalities. If Harris County officials truly wish to lower the amount of alcohol related fatalities it needs to raise our public transportation system from laughable to serviceable.

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As a Houston DWI Attorney I noticed an dramatic increase in the DWI arrests this past weekend.  Not surprisingly, the Harris County District Attorney's Office is boasting that this was the best "No Refusal Weekend" to date with over 300 arrests.  It looks like this is going to be a regular occurrence during any holiday weekend in Harris County, Texas.

A Harris County DWI Lawyer can help you through the maze of a DWI arrest.  Call me now (713) 242-1779.

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This past Monday was one of the most chaotic days for Harris County Misdemeanor Prosecutors because every criminal attorney in Houston, like myself, wanted to know the facts surrounding Pretrial Diversions for first time DWI offenders in Harris County, Texas.  Unbelievably, the prosecutors had as much information as I did.  They did not know the guidelines, when it was going to be implemented, or who would qualify.  One thing is for sure, Kate Dolan, the chief of the misdemeanor section, is going to be a busy lady.

If you have any questions regarding a DWI in Texas please contact a Houston DWI Lawyer at (713) 242-1779.

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One of my clients recently published her DWI arrest experience.  She wanted to inform the public to know what it is like to get charged with a DWI in Houston.  As her Houston DWI Lawyer she was nice enough to allow me to post it here.  Despite getting her case dismissed she still felt the need to inform the public about what it is like to be arrested for DWI.

One Sunday evening, I joined 98,000 other Texans who share a similar plight.  I was arrested for DWI.

I was at a party hanging around, eating and drinking..  It was that last Shiner Bock that wrecked my life.  The drive home wasn't far, but somewhere along the way a police officer got behind me and thought I wasn't driving "quite right"- not staying completely in my lane.  He pulled me over and asked the usual questions about insurance, and he asked if I had been drinking that night.  I was surprised by that question.  Why would he ask that?  I was driving fine.  I knew that I wasn't drunk.  For some reason, the cop thought I might be.  The next thing I know he has me out of my car and I am doing some tests.  Incredibly to me, I am being arrested.  My car is being towed, I am not given a receipt, or where it would be towed.  I had to beg to be allowed to get my purse before it was towed.  Suddenly, this was all starting to feel quite surreal.  I cannot describe the feelings of humiliation and confused and despair as I sank into the bank seat of that dark police car, my hands locked in metal cuffs behind my back, totally alone, not having a clue what was to happen.  How could this be happening to me?

Arrested?  Going to Jail?  Me?  How could this be happening to me?  I am an upstanding citizen.  I am a good person.  I own a home, a car, I have a college degree and a good job, I go to Church, I walk my dog, once I hammer nails for Habitat for Humanity.  Doesn't the cop see the 100 Club sticker on my rear window?  How could this be happening to me?

If you would like to speak with a Houston DWI Lawyer contact our law firm at (713) 242-1779 or visit our website at www.dwiattorneysinhouston.com.

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Herman Martinez is one of the  Houston's top Lawyers specializing in  DWI defense and criminal defense in Houston. His focus is to provide the best representation for all of his clients.

Herman is recognized as one of the top DWI lawyers in Houston, Texas.  Additionally, he is a City of Houston Associate Municipal Judge.  Herman is also a former Chief Prosecutor for the Harris County, Texas District Attorney's Office. Shortly after law school, Herman served as a briefing attorney for the 334th District Court of Harris County, Texas.  He also interned for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit during law school.

Practice Areas

• Houston Criminal Defense
• Federal Defense
• Houston DWI - DUI Defense 

Professional Associations

• Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
• Harris County Bar Association
• National College for DWI/DUI Defense
• Rated "Superb" 10/10 by Avvo.com
• Houston's Top Lawyer of the People 2008-11
• Nominated Super Lawyer

Education

• JD, South Texas College of Law (1996) Order of Lytae-Academic Excellence Award
• BA, Florida State University (1990)
• Certified Field Sobriety Expert

Bar Admissions

• State Bar of Texas
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas

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