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Fall is back!

Posted by Forreste Markowitz | Nov 08, 2024 | 0 Comments

🍁 Enjoy food, games, and family fun this weekend. Just a quick reminder – stay alert for extra pedestrian traffic and follow posted speed limits around the event.🎉

Myth or Fact....

Posted by Scott Markowitz | Nov 06, 2024 | 0 Comments

🧐 Myth or fact: You must always take a breathalyzer test. (It's a myth!)🍺 No, you don't always have to take a breathalyzer test in Texas, but there are consequences for refusing:  Implied consent - Texas is an implied consent state, meaning that drivers consent to a breath or blood ...

Always Contest Your Ticket

Posted by Scott Markowitz | Nov 05, 2024 | 0 Comments

📄 Always contest your ticket. You have more rights than you think!  And paying the fines will result in a conviction on your driving record.  This can result in higher insurance premiums and the potential loss of your driver's license.  Call us for more information on how to protect your driving ...

Been charged with reckless driving?

Posted by Scott Markowitz | Nov 03, 2024 | 0 Comments

📝 Here's what you can do to fight it.⚡ Gather evidence: If possible, collect evidence that may support your case, such as witness statements, photographs of the scene, or dashcam footage. Contact an experienced attorney: Consult with an attorney with experience handling reckless dri...

Heading out for Halloween festivities?

Posted by Forreste Markowitz | Oct 31, 2024 | 0 Comments

🎃Stay safe while trick-or-treating!👻 Walk safely: Walk on sidewalks and stay on the far edge of the road if there are no sidewalks. Walk slowly so drivers have time to see you. Don't cross from behind a parked car. Walk in groups: Avoid trick-or-treating alone.  Bring a flashli...

Texting while driving?

Posted by Scott Markowitz | Oct 28, 2024 | 0 Comments

📱 It's not worth the risk—or the ticket. Stay safe!🚓 Fines A first offense can result in a fine of up to $99, and subsequent offenses can result in a fine of up to $200.  Points Drivers may receive points on their driving record, which can increase insurance rates.  ...

What You Can (and Can't Say) During a Traffic Stop

Posted by Scott Markowitz | Oct 24, 2024 | 0 Comments

👮‍♀️ Know your rights: 🗣️ What you can say: "Yes, officer, here is my driver's license and insurance card."  "May I ask why I was pulled over?"  "I'm not sure why I was pulled over."  "I'm going to exercise my right to remain silent."  What you should avoid saying:  ...

Caught with a suspended license?

Posted by Scott Markowitz | Oct 23, 2024 | 0 Comments

💼 In Texas, the best way to avoid further penalties for driving with a suspended license is to obtain an occupational driver's license.  Have questions about the process for obtaining one?  Give us a call.  We can help.🚫

Second Traffic Offenses

Posted by Scott Markowitz | Oct 22, 2024 | 0 Comments

⚖️ Did you know? There are harsher penalties for second traffic offenses in Texas.❗ Surcharges - Certain traffic offenses, including a second or subsequent DWI, can result in surcharges for up to three years after the offense. The surcharge for a second or subsequent DWI is $1,500 M...

Court appearance coming up?

Posted by Scott Markowitz | Oct 15, 2024 | 0 Comments

🏛️ Here's how to present yourself and make a good impression.🎩 Seven Tips When Representing Yourself In Court Make a good impression. If you dress nicely, it tells the judge that you respect the courtroom and care about your case. Be respectful. Know what to ask. Arrive early...

Got a DWI charge?

Posted by Scott Markowitz | Oct 10, 2024 | 0 Comments

❌ Here's what you need to know about your rights and options.🚨 Right to legal counsel - You have the right to seek legal representation from the moment of arrest. A lawyer can help you navigate the legal process, negotiate plea deals, and challenge evidence.  Right to challenge your...

Myth or Fact?

Posted by Scott Markowitz | Oct 09, 2024 | 0 Comments

💥 Myth or fact: You can't fight a speeding ticket in court. (Hint: It's a myth!)🚔 Yes, you can fight a speeding ticket in Texas. Here are some ways to fight a speeding ticket:  Enter a not guilty plea: You can do this by mail or at the court before the due date on the ticket. B...

A Friendly Reminder....

Posted by Scott Markowitz | Oct 07, 2024 | 0 Comments

🌐 Planning a road trip soon? Make sure you know your traffic laws in our state.💡 Right of way - Understanding right of way laws can help drivers avoid accidents and determine fault after a collision.  Speeding - Speeding is a common and highly enforced traffic violation in Texas. Sp...

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