Legal Question in DUI Law in Texas

DWI case pending - DA add another charge?

In Harris County

Can the DA add another charge to a case that is pending in court related to a DWI offense 6 months later?

I was charged with DWI in November. I am awaiting trial. Now that I refused the DA's plea they want to add another charge for me having a gun in my vehicle. I was licensed to carry but I guess since the new law passed in September 2007 - they now want to use that against me.

Is this common for them to threaten a person with another charge months after an offense has occured?


Asked on 4/11/08, 6:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
ERICK PLATTEN LAW OFFICE OF ERICK PLATTEN

Re: DWI case pending - DA add another charge?

Hello there,

Its not professional but prosecutors can file additional charges if they want to.

Sincerely,

Erick Platten

PLATTEN LAW OFFICE

STATE WIDE REPRESENTATION

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Answered on 4/15/08, 11:14 pm


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