by admin | Aug 6, 2017 | Abogado, Alvin, Angleton, Attorney, Brazoria, Criminal Defense, Dickinson, DUI, DWI, English blog, Fort Bend, Friendswood, Galveston, Harris, Houston, Lake Jackson, League City, Manvel, Pearland, Sugarland, Texas City
An exotic stripper or dancer who killed a police officer in a drunken crash has been jailed for 32 years.
Amber Willemsen, who was an assistant principal before she became a stripper, was on the wrong side of the road and two times over the legal limit when she drove into Pearland Officer Endy Ekpanya’s patrol car.
Pearland police officer died as a result of the collision.
Willemsen, 40, had previously completed two years’ probation for another drink driving offense committed in 2014.
She was convicted for intoxication manslaughter on August 3, 2017. She had previously been an assistant principal at an elementary school in League City, Texas.
During her trial, jurors were shown footage of Willemsen drinking vodka during her shift at Houston strip club The Ritz.
She was on her way home from work when the fatal collision happened.
Brazoria County District Attorney Jeri Yenne said, the Houston Chronicle reports: ‘Endy Ekpanya took the hit for another citizen who was coming behind him. In his final act, he was protecting and serving.’
Addressing jurors during the case, KHOU reports, Willemsen said: ‘There’s no excuse for the tragedy. I’ve sat in jail and realized how completely selfish and reckless I’ve been.’
And she added: ‘There was a time in my life when I was successful and wanted to help kids and was a good person.’
Ekpayna was the first Pearland officer killed in the line of duty in nearly 40 years after the June 12 tragedy.
If you have been accused of DWI or DUI, Call or text 24/7 Attorney Abogado Yong J. An at 832 428 5679. DWI or DUI Criminal Defense Attorney Abogado
Practice at Houston, Pearland, Alvin, Manvel, Angleton, Lake Jackson, League City, Texas City, Friendswood, Dickinson, Galveston, Sugarland, Fort Bend, Harris.
by admin | Aug 5, 2017 | Abogado, Alvin, Angleton, Attorney, Brazoria, Criminal Defense, Dickinson, English blog, Family Assault, Fort Bend, Friendswood, Galveston, Harris, Houston, Lake Jackson, League City, Manvel, Pearland, Sugarland, Texas City
Family Assault conviction may result losing your job, lose your lease on your apartment or house, lose your child custody rights, and more.
Even if your girl friend or common-law wife recants the charges, the DA’s file charge against husband or boyfriend.
If you have been accused of family violence or assault on a family member, Call or text 24/7 Attorney Abogado Yong J. An at 832 428 5679. Family Assault Criminal Defense Attorney Abogado
Practice at Houston, Pearland, Alvin, Manvel, Angleton, Lake Jackson, League City, Texas City, Friendswood, Dickinson, Galveston, Sugarland, Fort Bend, Harris.
Family Assault conviction may lead to:
Loss of custody of your children.
Loss of your job
Loss of housing or your lease.
Penalties ranging from a fine of up to $500 – $10,000 and up to 2 – 20 years in prison, depending on whether the charge is classified as a misdemeanor or felony.
If you are an immigrant or a temporary citizen of the United States, you could be deported back to your home country.
Loss of the right to own or possess a firearm.
If you have been accused of family violence or assault on a family member, Call or text 24/7 Attorney Abogado Yong J. An at 832 428 5679. Family Assault Criminal Defense Attorney Abogado
Practice at Houston, Pearland, Alvin, Manvel, Angleton, Lake Jackson, League City, Texas City, Friendswood, Dickinson, Galveston, Sugarland, Fort Bend, Harris.
by admin | Aug 5, 2017 | Abogado, Alvin, Angleton, Attorney, Brazoria, Criminal Defense, Dickinson, DUI, DWI, English blog, Fort Bend, Friendswood, Galveston, Harris, Houston, Lake Jackson, League City, Manvel, Pearland, Sugarland, Texas City
You can be arrested for a DWI in Texas even though you are not driving a car. I have clients who have had a few drinks pull over on the side of road try to sleep it off. In Texas, if you are under the influence of alcohol and in a parked car, you can still be arrested and charged with a DWI.
Texas law defines a DWI as any circumstance where an individual is operating a motor vehicle in a public place while intoxicated, meaning their blood alcohol content (BAC) level is .08 or above.
So, even though your car is off and parked in a legal parking space, if the keys are still in the ignition, some courts will find you were operating the vehicle.
If you have been accused of DWI or DUI, Call or text 24/7 Attorney Abogado Yong J. An at 832 428 5679. DWI DUI Criminal Defense Attorney Abogado
Practice at Houston, Pearland, Alvin, Manvel, Angleton, Lake Jackson, League City, Texas City, Friendswood, Dickinson, Galveston, Sugarland, Fort Bend, Harris.
How Much Is Too Much? Impairment begins with the first drink. Your gender, body weight, the number of drinks you’ve consumed and the amount of food you’ve eaten affect your body’s ability to handle alcohol. Two or three beers in an hour can make some people legally intoxicated. Women, younger people and smaller people generally become impaired with less alcohol.
The Law on DWI, In Texas, a person is legally intoxicated and may be arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) with a .08 BAC (blood or breath alcohol concentration). However, a person is also intoxicated if impaired due to alcohol or other drugs regardless of BAC. Whether you’re the driver or the passenger, you can be fined up to $500 for having an open alcohol container in a vehicle.
DWI with a Child Passenger, You can be charged with child endangerment for driving while intoxicated if you’re carrying passengers younger than 15 years old. DWI with a child passenger is punishable by:
- A fine of up to $10,000
- Up to two years in a state jail
- Loss of your driver license for 180 days
What Happens if You’re Stopped, If you’re stopped, be ready to show your driver license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration. If you refuse to take a blood or breath test, your driver license will be automatically suspended for 180 days.
Punishment for DWI varies depending on the number of convictions:
First Offense
- A fine of up to $2,000
- Three days to 180 days in jail
- Loss of driver license up to a year
- Annual fee of $1,000 or $2,000 for three years to retain driver license
Second Offense*
- A fine of up to $4,000
- One month to a year in jail
- Loss of driver license up to two years
- Annual fee of $1,000, $1,500 or $2,000 for three years to retain driver license
Third Offense*
- A $10,000 fine
- Two to 10 years in prison
- Loss of driver license up to two years
- Annual fee of $1,000, $1,500, or $2,000 for three years to retain driver license
*After two or more DWI convictions in five years, you must install a special ignition switch that prevents your vehicle from being operated if you’ve been drinking.
If you have been accused of DWI or DUI, Call or text 24/7 Attorney Abogado Yong J. An at 832 428 5679. DWI DUI Criminal Defense Attorney Abogado
Practice at Houston, Pearland, Alvin, Manvel, Angleton, Lake Jackson, League City, Texas City, Friendswood, Dickinson, Galveston, Sugarland, Fort Bend, Harris.
