Recent Posts in DIVERT Category
Posted on Aug 24, 2010 By Herman Martinez
I had to deal with a rather unreasonable prosecutor today. Her position was that my client did so well when submitting to the police officer's standardized field sobriety tests was because of his ...
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Posted on Jun 23, 2010 By Herman Martinez
More than one of my clients that has entered the DWI DIVERT program in Houston, Harris County, Texas has asked me what type of drugs will they test for when they do get tested. I must admit that I ...
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Posted on May 18, 2010 By Herman Martinez
Judge Bill Harmon, Harris County Criminal Court Judge #2, has been the only judge that does not allow the DIVERT program in his court. I have written before how frustrating this is as a Houston DWI ...
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Posted on Nov 20, 2009 By Herman Martinez
A lot has been said about the Houston, Harris County, Texas DWI DIVERT program since it was started earlier this year. I see both sides of the debate. It can be a positive for those that are clearly ...
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Posted on Nov 18, 2009 By Herman Martinez
Judge Mike Fields was one of two judges in Houston, Harris County Texas that were on record stating they would not be following the DIVERT program that was initiated by Harris County District ...
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Posted on Oct 22, 2009 By Herman Martinez
Yes, please be prepared to be tested for drug use at your DIVERT interview. It would be a good idea to bring a copy of all your prescriptions to the interview as well. It has been my expereince as a ...
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Posted on Oct 1, 2009 By Herman Martinez
Now that the Houston, Harris County DWI DIVERT program is in full swing it is important to know the test that you will taking to gain entrance. The test is called SALCE ( Substance Abuse/Life ...
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Posted on Sep 22, 2009 By Herman Martinez
The Harris County District Attorney's Office has reached their first milestone with the DIVERT program. Today, Texans', wide receiver, Jacoby Jones , became the tenth person to start the program since ...
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Posted on Sep 19, 2009 By Herman Martinez
I was disappointed with the negative decision regarding one of my clients this week. One of the most puzzling aspects of Harris County DIVERT requirements is that a person may not have been handled by ...
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Posted on Aug 31, 2009 By Herman Martinez
Judge Mike Fields , presiding Judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 14, is not allowing the DWI DIVERT Program in his court. As a Houston DWI Lawyer , I understand the judge's position that ...
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