A. Vega Rubio Law

08/26/2023

Check out my blog post on Drinking and Driving
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Today, we will explore the intricate matter of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) offenses. Whether you're seeking knowledge to stay informed or looking for guidance during a challenging time, we're here to shed light on this topic and provide insights that will help you understand the legalities surro...

05/10/2022

Una de las razones más comunes por las que se suspende la licencia de alguien se debe a que la person se niega a proporcionar una muestra de aliento cuando se sospecha de estar manejando en estado de ebriedad o se le condena por lo mismo.

Si su licencia está suspendida, pero aún necesita poder conducir al trabajo o llevar a sus hijos a la escuela, puede solicitar una licencia de conducir ocupacional (ODL). Esta es una licencia limitada que le permite conducir en ciertos momentos, en días específicos, bajo ciertas condiciones y en áreas geográficas específicas.

Si su licencia ha sido o está a punto de ser suspendida, ¡contáctenos para hablar sobre cómo obtener su ODL!

05/10/2022

One of the most common reasons for someone's license being suspended is due to their refusal to provide a breath sample when suspected of a DWI or actually being convicted of a DWI.

If your license is suspended, but you still need to be able to drive to work or to take your kids to school, you can apply for an occupational driver's license (ODL). This is a limited license that lets you drive at certain times, on specific days, under certain conditions, and in specified geographical areas.

If your license has been or is about to be suspended, contact us to talk about getting your ODL!

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04/22/2022

Exceso de velocidad en una emergencia: un escenario clásico que a menudo se presenta en las películas es la escena de un esposo que lleva frenéticamente a su esposa embarazada y a medio parto al hospital. En un intento desesperado por llegar a tiempo, está acelerando y tal vez incluso conduciendo de manera imprudente. Entonces surge la pregunta: ¿qué tiene que decir la ley al respecto?

Bueno, en Texas, el Código de Transporte de Texas no brinda inmunidad de las leyes de límite de velocidad, incluso si tiene una emergencia. Solo los vehículos de emergencia designados pueden exceder el límite de velocidad.

Sin embargo, la policía tiene mucha discreción a la hora de dar multas de tráfico y no te pueden arrestar simplemente por exceso de velocidad. En términos prácticos, si se encuentra en una verdadera emergencia, nuestro consejo es tratar de llegar al hospital de la manera más rápida y segura posible. El riesgo de recibir una multa vale la pena en situaciones reales de vida o muerte.

Consulte el Código de Transporte de Texas, cap. 543

04/22/2022

A classic scenario often played out in movies is the scene of a husband frantically driving his pregnant and laboring wife to the hospital. In a desperate attempt to get there in time, he is speeding and maybe even driving recklessly. So it begs the question - what does the law have to say about this?

Well, in Texas, the Texas Transportation Code does not provide immunity from speed limit laws, even if you're having an emergency. Only designated emergency vehicles may exceed the speed limit.

However, police have a lot of discretion when it comes to giving out traffic tickets, and you can't be arrested simply for speeding. So practically speaking, if you're in a true emergency - our advice is to try and get to the hospital as quickly and as safely as possible. The risk of getting a ticket is worth it in true life-or-death situations.

See Texas Transportation Code Ch. 543
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04/17/2022

04/05/2022

Aunque las cosas varían de un condado a otro, generalmente:

Un defensor público es un abogado empleado por el gobierno para brindar representación legal gratuita a los acusados de delitos.

Un abogado designado por el tribunal es un abogado que voluntariamente coloca su nombre en la lista de nombramientos del tribunal y luego es seleccionado por el tribunal para brindar representación a los acusados penales sin costo alguno para el acusado.

Un abogado privado es un abogado que es contratado y pagado directamente por alguien que ha sido acusado de un delito para defenderlo.

Nota: también hay otros tipos de abogados de defensa criminal, como los que representan a clientes pro bono, los abogados de asistencia legal sin fines de lucro, los abogados que ayudan a las personas a representarse a sí mismas, etc.

04/05/2022

What is the difference between a public defender, a private attorney, and a court-appointed attorney?

While things vary from county to county, generally:

1. A public-defender is a licensed attorney who is an employee of the government to provide free legal representation for those accused of crimes.
2. A court-appointed attorney is a licensed attorney who voluntarily places their name on the court appointment list and is then selected by the court to provide representation for criminal defendants at no cost to the defendant.
3. A private attorney is a licensed attorney who is hired and paid directly by the someone who has been accused of a crime to defend them.

Note: there are also other types of criminal defense attorneys such as those who represent clients pro-bono, non-profit legal aid attorneys, attorneys who help people represent themselves, etc.

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04/01/2022

Our Founding Attorney, Andromeda Vega Rubio, was recently featured as a “Hidden Gem” in Voyage Austin Magazine!

She is an amazing leader, boss, mother, friend, and defense attorney. If you want to learn more about her and her background, go check out the article!

Today we’d like to introduce you to Andromeda Vega Rubio. Hi Andromeda, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory. Unfortunately, I did not grow up in the most healthy and functional household; Domestic violence was a daily given, and my...

01/17/2022

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