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Is Swerving Probable Cause? – The Alderete Case

May 11th, 2010 admin No comments

Probable Cause is where it all begins when you find yourself arrested for DWI in The Woodlands, TX. It is critical your Woodlands DWI lawyer examine the facts surrounding your traffic stop for one simple reason, if the police did not have probable cause to stop you then certain evidence obtained through the unlawful stop may be excluded from being used against you. Without certain evidence, the prosecutor’s case against you may be much weaker or entirely unsupportable. Call (832) 426-3913 to speak with a Woodlands DWI lawyer and take the first step in protecting your rights today.

What Is Probable Cause?

Probable Cause is a legal term used to determine if the police had a sufficient legal justification to stop and question you. The Constitution places limitations on the authority of police to stop and question people, they must have some reason for doing so. If police cross the legal line of questioning people without valid legal authority then they risk evidence being suppressed at trial.

The Facts of the Alderete Case

On November 5, 2007, at approximately 3 a.m., two officers were traveling west on Interstate 10 when they observed Read more…

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