Where you busted for PI (public intoxication) because you were drunk, or because a cop was having "a bad night?" Ask any cop. PI arrests are more often made by officers concerned with maintaining order or control in a potentially inflammatory situation. Cops are often forced into split-second choices and are trained that "small arrests halt big regrets."
Wonder why the arresting officer conducted no field sobriety test and never offered you a breath or blood test? A cop's decision to make a public intoxication arrest is based on his state-of-mind at the time of the arrest -- weighing the risk of danger to the person's life with the effect of arrest and loss of liberty. But, an officer's state-of-mind is not what matters in court.
Ever heard of a "PI Taskforce?" No such thing. Cops don't go out of their way to make PI arrests. This doesn't make you feel any better when you're the one handcuffed, sitting in the back of a squad car!
The good news is that Public intoxication cases are defendable! Attorney Troy Locklear understands how to beat a public intoxication case. Troy has experience beating PI cases - many times without a trial.
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From his offices in the Heights, Troy Locklear represents clients throughout Houston, Texas charged with public intoxication. Contact him today to schedule your initial consultation.
