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Do you want a Show Horse or a War Horse?
You have heard of days of old when there were Knights in shining armor
that fought against tyranny and oppression. These men of valor rode
upon mounted steeds that wore armor and charged unto the battlefield
snorting and attacking just as hard as the Knights they carried. These
Warhorses of old feared nothing and lived for the day of battle, excited
by the smell of the contest.
Then there are Showhorses-- pretty, primped, pampered but pathetic when
the battle begins. Costly for sure, but no scars of battle upon them,
no notches in their saddles for the victories won. Good to have at the
County Fair to win a blue ribbon but a sad excuse in the day of battle.
An empty suit to escort you straight to a guilty plea and a lifetime
conviction for DWI.
Make no mistake about it - there is a war on Drunk Driving and you do
not want to become another casualty by picking the wrong horse to ride
into battle. And as you may be very aware of by now, innocent Americans
are being arrested and charged with DWI every night and day in Texas. I
cannot begin to describe the number of clients we represent that were
absolutely NOT intoxicated when they were arrested and charged with DWI.
This happens in every jurisdiction where we practice.
Think about how the so-called "field sobriety tests" are designed for
failure. When would you normally walk heel to toe for nine steps and
then back again. Were you asked to stand on one leg and count to thirty
when you took your Drivers License test? How do these agility exercises
show your normal ability to drive? What allowances are made for your
individual problems with coordination, fatigue, physical or medical
issues, allergies, illness or just being unprepared. Why aren't you
allowed to practice, even just once before you try exercises they have
done hundreds of times.
When you consider the amount of money the State of Texas and the various
Law Enforcement agencies have at their disposal to spend in this war, it
is staggering. Consider that prosecutors and judges attend the same
seminars that spread the propaganda of MADD and other "victims" groups.
They work in the same courtrooms together and get to know each others
ways. They develop an attitude of "us versus them" and you are "them".
And just who do you want marching into the courtroom battlefield with
you to fight for your reputation, your good name, your honor? A
Warhorse or a Showhorse?
At the Law Office of Jamie Balagia we have established a stable of
battle proven veteran trial lawyers. We don't win every battle but we
bring in every weapon available and we will try any case, anytime,
anywhere to defend our clients' rights, livelihood, reputation and good
name. We consider it an honor to represent the citizen accused of drunk
driving and we will do everything that ethics and the rules of court
will allow us in order to emerge victorious from the battle.
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