The cornerback with avoid jail time for the conviction.

Houston, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/04/2015 -- In January of 2015, famous Bears' cornerback Tim Jennings was pulled over in the state of Georgia. At the time, Jennings was said to be traveling a whopping 99 miles per hour in a 65 mile per hour speed zone. Upon being arrested, Jennings was charged with speeding, reckless driving, and driving under the influence, or DUI (known as a DWI – driving while impaired – in Texas).

Consequences for Mr. Jennings

On the first day of Bears' training practice camp this year, Jennings was nowhere to be seen. While this was presumably because the cornerback was dealing with legal proceedings, the Bears have made no mention as to whether or not Jennings will be joining the team.

However, Jennings will not face jail time; as of July 30, 2015, Jennings had struck a plea bargain with the prosecution. Because of the deal, he will avoid incarceration entirely. Instead, Tim Jennings has been ordered by the court to perform 40 hours of community service (which cannot be related to football), participate in a drunk driving program, pay a fine, and will also be subject to a 12-month long probation period.

Striking the Plea Deal

A plea deal is a deal that's conjured up between the prosecution and the defense. Essentially, the prosecution will offer something (such as reduced or no jail time) in exchange for a plea of guilty. While plea deals are not for everyone—particularly those who believe themselves to be truly innocent of any crime—they can reduce a sentence by months, or even years, of jail or prison time.

Jennings had told police at the time of arrest that he had stopped drinking 10 hours prior to operating the car recklessly; charges against Jennings for DUI were dropped. However, Jennings did have to plead guilty to the reckless driving charge in order to get the plea deal that he did.Jennings' attorney told reporters that there was also a total lack of evidence to proceed on a DUI conviction.

The Importance of a Strong Legal Team

Had Tim Jennings not had the legal backing that he did, it possible the plea bargain he was offered would not have been possible, and the DUI charges would have been dropped. Tim Jennings' case is perfectly illustrative of the importance role a defense attorney plays when facing DWI charges.

If convicted for a DWI, fines can be thousands of dollars; jail time can amount to years (especially if someone is harmed during an accident), and the conviction will go on a permanent record. To read more about DWI charges and penalties in Texas, click here: http://www.dwi-texas.com/texas-dwi-penalties/.

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DWI Enforcement Period Runs from August 15, 2014 to September 1, 2014

Houston, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/12/2014 -- DWI crashes and arrests are particularly high towards the end of summer, peaking through Labor Day. The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-gac.org) is partnering with the Texas Department of Transportation, operating through a grant awarded to HGAC.

For the second year in a row, the DWI task force will crack down on suspected drunk drivers in Harris, Montgomery, Brazoria, and Galveston counties as part of a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) to reduce drunk driving in the Houston area. Over the 2013 Labor Day enforcement period, the HGAC DWI task force made 216 DWI arrests in the region.

TxDOT supplies grants funding overtime pay and extra resources needed for saturation patrol, check points, and to make no-refusal blood draws a reality.

Read more about DWI laws and the legality of no-refusal blood draws here:
http://www.dwi-texas.com

If you have plans that include drinking over the next couple of weekends, be sure to drink responsibly. Whatever your plans are, don't drink and drive.

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Heed the Advice of a Local DWI Lawyer

Houston, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/21/2014 -- Like most three-day holiday weekends, Memorial Day weekend has historically been one of the major weekends for alcohol related car fatalities in Houston. Since last year's stringent crackdown on holiday related drunk driving, it is predicted that this year's Memorial Day will be one of the top weekends for DWI arrests. Memorial Day is a sacred American holiday honoring heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. Let's honor them responsibly and graciously without drinking and driving.

DWI charges are not given every night in Houston, but during Memorial Day weekend they are. At 0.08 legal alcohol limit, it can generally take about two servings of alcohol before going over the limit if one is around 100 pounds Closer to 160 pounds and one can have closer to 3 servings. A good rule of thumb is that three servings of alcohol in rapid succession will likely put one over the legal limit, regardless of their height and weight.

Houston police will be on the streets throughout Memorial Day weekend in full force, keeping the roadways safe using saturation patrol. Police do not target only heavy drinkers or alcoholics during for DWI & DUI arrests; DWI charges target anyone who's had a couple of happy hour cocktails with friends, or a few glasses of wine with their dinner before getting behind the wheel.

A person arrested for suspicion of DWI in Texas will have their driver's license suspended for one year, minimum. If found guilty of a DWI, a conviction carries thousands of dollars in fines and penalties for a first offense before legal fees are take into account. A DWI allegation is a serious felony charge in Houston, and everywhere else in Texas. Here's a list of the fines, penalties, and enhancements associated with DWI & DUI charges in Texas: http://www.dwi-texas.com/texas-dwi-penalties/

The best way to avoid a DWI charge is to not drink and drive. Stay sober, designate a driver, and/or leave your keys at home and take a taxi. Here are a couple of tips you should consider while you are out:

- Avoid getting arrested by having a designated driver, or sign up for Uber, a new service in Houston that connects you to a driver via your phones application. You simply input your location and intended destination and Uber will text you price and ETA of your driver. Your credit card is a linked to your account when you sign up, so you don't have to worry about paying if you've lost your wallet.
- Drink one drink per hour.
- Have a glass of water every other drink.
- If you have been arrested, contact your attorney immediately, you only have 15 days to challenge the automatic suspension of your Texas Driver's License.

Enjoy the 2014 Memorial Day weekend and be safe!

About Johnson, Johnson & Baer
Johnson, Johnson & Baer is a Houston criminal defense law firm that has been practicing criminal law since 1997 and specializes in alcohol related offenses. Dane Johnson is the lead attorney for this law firm, and the recipient of several attorney awards and accolades including certification from Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Criminal Law. Facing DWI or DUI charges? Call (713) 222-0400 for a free case evaluation today!

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