Herman Martinez is the leading and founding attorney of The Martinez Law Firm, a criminal defense firm in Houston. With over 20 years of experience, this attorney can be an excellent resource for individuals accused of a crime in Texas. Previously serving as Chief Prosecutor for the Harris County District's office, Mr. Martinez has extensive knowledge of the criminal justice system, making him uniquely qualified to defend his clients. Understanding both the defense as well as the prosecution sets him apart from other criminal defense attorneys. This attorney is also extremely well-respected in his field. He is a member of many associations including the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Fifth Circuit Bar Association, Harris County Bar Association, Hispanic Bar Association of Houston, and the National College for DUI Defense. He has been rated "Superb" by Avvo.com as well as been nominated by H-Texas Magazine as a "Houston Top Lawyer" from 2008-2011. Herman Martinez is a trusted attorney who is capable of handling just about any criminal defense case. If you are looking for an attorney who can commit to fighting for your rights, contact The Martinez Law Firm today.
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- Q. Without any blood test, breathalyzer or field sobriety can they still convict a DUI?
- A: I would add that having a breath/blood test is not the only way to prove a DWI/DUI. In the State of Texas intoxication may also be proven by proving beyond a reasonable doubt that a person lost their normal use of their physical faculties or mental faculties by the introduction of alcohol or drugs (known or unknown, even legally prescribed medication). There are some aggressive jurisdictions in Texas that charge a person with DWI/DUI even when the blood/breath tests are under the legal limit.
- Q. I was charged with two counts of manufacturing and delivery why wasn't I charged with just possession
- A: There are a lot of factors...some examples, are the amount of drugs, the amount of cash in your possession, if you had anything that indicates that you would be selling like individual bags or scales. Nevertheless, you are presumed to be innocent. Try to hire the criminal defense lawyer you feel most comfortable with to represent you.
- Q. I was charged with DWI .The police report says the reason I was stopped was for no seatbelt. I wasn't ticketed .
- A: The no seatbelt reason is the probable cause for stopping you. A police officer does not write the ticket for the no seatbelt because a DWI is a more serious crime. Nevertheless, a judge may find that the probable cause was not reasonable. Hopefully, you landed in a friendly Houston Harris County court. You have more than a fighting chance. Good luck to you!
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