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5 Smart Things to Do After a DWI Arrest in Texas
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Last Modified on Apr 13, 2026

Knowing what to do after a DWI arrest can make a real difference in your case. In Texas, the days immediately following an arrest are often more important than people realize. Decisions made early can affect your driver’s license, the evidence available in your defense,…

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ALR Hearing: The 15 Day Deadline That Can Save Your License
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Last Modified on Mar 30, 2026

An ALR Hearing can determine whether your driver’s license is suspended long before your DWI case is ever decided in criminal court. For many people, this is the part of the process they never see coming. Most people assume the court date is the most…

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How Does a Self-Defense Case Work in Texas?
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Last Modified on Mar 16, 2026

Not every fight leads to a conviction. Sometimes defending yourself isn’t just understandable — it’s legal. In a recent self-defense case, Houston criminal defense attorney Joseph Ruiz represented a client who was charged with assault after a bar fight. What looked like a simple altercation…

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DWI Charges in Houston Don’t Always Mean Conviction: A Case I Defended and Won
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Last Modified on Mar 12, 2026

Imagine being pulled over on an ordinary Friday night and suddenly realizing your entire future could be at risk because of a DWI arrest. Here in Houston, the Houston Police Department makes more than 5,500 DWI arrests every year. But I remind every client who…

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