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I typically do not recommend that individuals stopped for suspicion of DWI take the field sobriety test or blow into a breathalyzer. However, if you’re driving and cause injury to another person during a no refusal weekend, you may not have a choice.

Looking for a summer time soiree? Join the Dash for the Beads Committee to raise needed funds for Oak Cliff schools at our second annual Last Bag Standing Corn Hole Tournament.

On May 3, the City Plan Commission opened an Authorized Hearing to consider expansion of the Demolition Delay Overlay Districts to include areas of East Dallas and the Greater Oak Cliff area. In the next few months, the Commission will hear from community groups, and neighbors weighing in on the depth and scope of the proposed overlay districts.

Traveling this summer? Along with any travel plans, estate planning must also be considered. While it’s true you could easily be hurt going to work on a Monday morning, leaving to chance the business of what happens to your family and your property should something happen to you is not a smart option. Travel with peace of mind.

Proud to be named "Best Criminal Defense Attorney" for the eighth consecutive year. More than one third of our business comes from referrals from past clients and friends. Need help? Call us!

DWI's and DUI's are serious offenses that can cost you financially, emotionally and professionally. So what should you avoid doing when being pulled over? Check out our tips here!

In Dallas, though disparities have improved over time, a black or Hispanic person is statistically more likely to be stopped, searched and arrested by police than a white person. We explain how the law provides safe haven from discrimination by police.

Certain communications can lead to criminal convictions, especially when the communications are with a minor. This post explains the various statutes governing online solicitation of a minor.

Chad West, PLLC has relocated! This month, we packed up our Davis Street office and moved our entire operation to our Tyler Street location. The move allows our firm to better serve all of Oak Cliff and affirms Chad’s commitment to bringing development and neighborhood protections to the Southern sector of Dallas.

The City of Dallas’ Cite and Release program for marijuana possession is only a few months old and already it seems that racial and geographic disparities will continue to be the norm for marijuana offenses.