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Dismissed .192 Blood Draw DWI Dismissed

Client was stopped for driving on the shoulder and speeding. Officer's report stated he smelled the odor of alcohol on client's breath and open containers of alcohol on the center console and floorboard. Officer stated client had slurred speech and watery, glassy, bloodshot eyes. Client stated he had a few beers.

Client was asked to perform Standardized Field Sobriety Tests which, according to the officer, client showed 6 out of 6 clues on Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, 3 out of 8 clues on the walk and turn, and 3 out of four clues on the one leg stand. Client consented to a blood draw and the Toxicology came back at .192. I reviewed the video and saw some issues.

However, the big issue was the "consent" given by my client. After my client refused to give a sample, the officer told my client it would be better if he gave sample, "10 out of 10 times" his search warrants get signed, and  client would get to keep his license...and then the officer turns off his body worn camera. This is when client consented. 

After telling the state about the "consent" issue and them watching the video, the client's case was dismissed because reasonable prosecutors knew they could not prove the charge beyond reasonable doubt.

In the end, I won the Administrative License Hearing because the cop didn't show up. One top of that, I was Abel to win for my client and he didn't have to worry potentially spending up to a year in jail, paying up to $4000 in fines and a $6000 civil fee, and a Driver's License Suspension. Why? I knew what to look for, knew how to explain it to the state, and the reasonable prosecutors realized it wasn't a case worth taking to a jury. 

2023

  • Dismissed .192 Blood Draw DWI Dismissed
    Client was stopped for driving on the shoulder and speeding. Officer's report stated he smelled the odor of alcohol on client's breath and open containers of alcohol on the center console and floorboard. Officer stated client had slurred speech and watery, glassy, bloodshot eyes. Client stated he had a few beers. Client was asked to perform Standardized Field Sobriety Tests which, according to the officer, client showed 6 out of 6 clues on Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, 3 out of 8 clues on the walk and turn, and 3 out of four clues on the one leg stand. Client consented to a blood draw and the Toxicology came back at.192. I reviewed the video and saw some issues. However, the big issue was the "consent" given by my client. After my client refused to give a sample, the officer told my client it would be better if he gave sample, "10 out of 10 times" his search warrants get signed, and client would get to keep his license...and then the officer turns off his body worn camera. This is when ...
  • Dismissed Theft (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2023

  • Dismissed Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle (State Jail Felony)

    2023

  • Dismissed Felony DWI with Accident and .209 Blood Draw
    Dismissed February 7, 2023 in Harris County for Insufficient Evidence Officer called to scene of accident and searched for vehicle described. Two witnesses to accident. After investigation, field sobriety tests and a search warrant for blood, my client was arrested and charged with Felony DWI. After reviewing evidence, an Administrative License Revocation hearing and many court appearances, I convinced the state they could not prove my client was operating the vehicle or if my client was intoxicated at the time of the offense.
  • Refused Murder
    Refused February 7, 2023 for insufficient evidence - Grimes County I was appointed to represent client in December of 2021. After more than a year of bond conditions, life restrictions, headache and heartache, and many meetings with the District Attorney, the state refused the case stating the charge cannot be proven.
  • Dismissed Unlawful Possession of a Frierarm by a Felon (Third Degree Felony)

    2023

  • Dismissed Assault Family Violence (Class A Misdemeanor)
    2023 - Grimes County
  • Dismissed Assault (Class A Misdemeanor)
    2023 - Montgomery County
  • Rights Restored Firearms Rights Appeal
    2023 Five Star Review by client - After being denied on a background check to purchase a firearm and filing my appeal myself and still being denied, I contacted several other firms and they told me there was nothing they could do to help. I contacted Ronnie Yeates for help. He was confident that he would be able to help. He made the process very easy and also made recommendations to prevent future denials. I was able to get approved and file a VAF to help prevent future issues. Without his help I don't think I would have been successful. He is very knowledgeable in gun rights and the process to get them restored and the whole process took less time than I was expecting. I will recommend to all having 2nd Amendment issues to give Ronnie Yeates a call before giving up.
  • Dismissed Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)
    2023 - Montgomery County
  • Dismissed Assault Family Violence Impeding Breath (Third Degree Felony)
    Harris County
  • Dismissed Operating Vessel without Boater's Education
    Montgomery County
  • Dismissed Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)
    Montgomery County
  • Dismissed Possession Controlled Substance (Third Degree Felony)
    Montgomery County

2022

  • Dismissed Criminal Mischief $2500-$30k (State Jail Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Theft (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2022

  • Dismissed FIVE Delivery of a Controlled Substance (25-Life Habitual)
    2022 - San Jacinto County All charges were controlled buys by Undercover Narcotics Officers and a Confidential Informant. Client was on Parole for Felony Charge and with the priors was facing 25 to life. After several months, state dismissed all charges for insufficient evidence. I was able to show the case could not be proven with the evidence the state possessed.
  • Dismissed Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Driving While License Suspended (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2022

  • Dismissed Tampering with Evidence (Third Degree Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Harrassing a Public Servant (Third Degree Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Abandoning a Child (Third Degree Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Possession of a Controlled Substances (Third Degree Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Possession of a Controlled Susbtsance (Class A)

    2022

  • Dismissed Burglary of a Building (State Jail Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Criminal Trespass (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2022

  • Dismissed Criminal Mischief (State Jail Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Possession of Mariujuana (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2022

  • Dismissed Theft (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2022

  • Dismissed Theft (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2022

  • Dismissed Possession of Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Exploitaiton of Elderly (Third Degree Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle (State Jail Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Possession of Marijuana (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2022

  • Dismissed Possession of Marijuana (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2022

  • Dismissed Possession of Marijuana (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2022

  • Dismissed Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance (First Degree Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance (First Degree Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2022

  • Dismissed Evading Arrest in a Motor Vehicle (State Jail Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Possession of Marijuana (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2022

  • Dismissed Interfere with Emergency Phone Call (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2022

  • Dismissed Resisting Arrest (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2022

  • Dismissed Possession of Marijuana (State Jail Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Aggravated Robbery (First Degree Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Criminal Mischief (State Jail)

    2022

  • Dismissed Possession of Marijuana (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2022

  • Dismissed Assault Family Violence (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2022

  • Dismissed Sexual Assault of a Child (Second Degree Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Driving While Intoxicated (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2022

  • Dismissed Assault (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2022

  • Dismissed Evading Arrest (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2022

  • Dismissed Possession of a Controlled Substance (Second Degree Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Possession of Stolen Firearm (State Jail Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Assault Family Violence (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2022

  • Dismissed Possession of Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Assault Family Violence (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2022

  • Dismissed Possession of a Controlled Substance (Second Degree Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Felon in Possession of Firearm (Third Degree Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle (State Jail Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Possession of Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Possession of Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Assault Family Violence (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2022

  • Dismissed Assault Family Violence (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2022

  • Dismissed Possession of Marijuana (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2022

  • Dismissed Possession of Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Possession of Controlled Substance (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2022

  • Dismissed Possession of Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

    2022

  • Dismissed Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2022

  • Dismissed Assault Family Violence (Class C Misdemeanor)

    2022

2021

  • Dismissed Unlawfully Carrying Weapon (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed Assault Public Servant (Second Degree Felony)

    2021

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed Possession Controlled Sub. (Third Degree Felony)

    2021

  • Dismissed DWI >.15 BAC (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed Unlawfully Carrying Weapon (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed Assault Family Violence Impeding Breath (Third Degree Felony)

    2021

  • Dismissed Possession of A controlled Substance (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemenaor)

    2021

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed Possession of A controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

    2021

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed Bribery (Second Degree Felony)

    2021

  • Dismissed UCW (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed DWI 1st >.15 BAC (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed Possession of Marijauna (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed Harrassment (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed Assault Family Violence (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed Possession of Marijauna (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed Possession of Marijauna (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed Possession of Marijauna (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed Felleing Police Officer (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed Possession of Marijauna (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed Possession of A Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

    2021

  • Dismissed Failure to Identify Fugitive (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2021

  • Dismissed Assualt Family Violence (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2021

2020

  • Not Guilty DWI SECOND with .113 BLOOD - Harris County
    2020 This was the first criminal trial completed in Harris County after the courts closed for COVID. for 22 months, we fought for a client who remained adamant he was innocent. Client was stopped for speeding and the second question from the officer was how "much have you had to drink?" The arresting officer was a veteran HPD DWI officer with hundreds of DWI investigations. He testified he had my client do field sobriety tests. Under cross examination he testified he administered them incorrectly and the validity was affected. Under more aggressive cross examination, the officer testified he did not believe my client had lost his mental or physical faculties; which is the definition of intoxicated. I moved for a directed verdict, and am thankful for a judge who follows the law and ordered the Jury to find my client not guilty. After almost two years of standing beside my client, he had his life back.
  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed Felony Possession Controlled Sub.

    2020

  • Dismissed Felony Possession Controlled Sub.

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed Unlawfully Carry Weapon (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed Evading Arrest (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed Unlawfully Carrying Weapon (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI >.15 BAC (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed Evading in Motor Vehicle (Third Degree Felony)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed Assault Family Violence (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed Possession Prohibited Weapon (Third Degree Felony)

    2020

  • Dismissed Fail to Stop and Provide Info (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI >.15 BAC (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2020

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2020

2019

  • Dismissed Driving While License Invalid/Suspended Enhanced (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Dismissed Criminal Mischief $100-$750 (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Dismissed Criminal Mischief $100-$750 (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Dismissed Unsafe Speed – Accident (Class C Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Dismissed Violate Traffic Control device – Accident (Class C Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Dismissed Speeding (Class C Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Dismissed Fail to Appear (Class C Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Dismissed Driving While License Invalid/Suspended Enhanced (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Dismissed False Report to Peace Officer (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Dismissed Assault (Class C Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Reduced DWI Felony 3rd Degree BAC >.15 to Class B DWI 1st <.15

    2019

  • Dismissed Furnish Alcohol to a Minor (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Dismissed Fail to Identify (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Dismissed Hinder Apprehension (Third Degree Felony)

    2019

  • Dismissed Possession of Marijuana (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Reduced DWI 2nd BAC >.15 to DWI 1st <.15

    2019

  • Dismissed Possession of Marijuana (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Dismissed Possession of a Controlled Substance [THC Wax] (Third Degree)

    2019

  • Dismissed Assault Family Violence (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Dismissed Theft $100-$750 (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Dismissed Possession of Marijuana (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Dismissed Assault Family Violence (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Dismissed Theft $100-$750 (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Dismissed Criminal Mischief $100-$750 (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Dismissed Theft $20-$500 (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Dismissed Interfering with Public duties (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Reduced Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 (State Jail Felony)

    2019

  • Reduced Assault Bodily Injury REDUCED to Class C Misdemeanor.

    2019

  • Reduced Possession of Controlled Substance PG3 (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Reduced Possession Controlled Substance PG3 (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Reduced Theft $2500-$30,000 (State Jail Felony)

    2019

  • Reduced Burglary of a Habitation (Second Degree Felony)

    2019

  • Dismissed Driving While License Suspended (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Reduced DWI 2nd BAC >.15 REDUCED to Class B DWI 1st no BAC enhancement

    2019

  • Dismissed Theft $100-$750 (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Dismissed Credit Card Abuse (State Jail Felony)

    2019

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Dismissed Delivery of a Controlled Substance PG 1 4-200 Grams – First Degree Felony

    2019

  • Dismissed Fail to Identify Fugitive from Justice (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Dismissed Interfering With Pub duties (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Dismissed Assault (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2019

  • Dismissed DWI 1st (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2019

2018

  • Dismissed Speeding >10% (Class C Misdemeanor)

    2018

  • Dismissed Minor in Possession of Alcohol (Class C Misdemeanor)

    2018

  • Dismissed Possession of Marijuana (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2018

  • Dismissed Assault Family Violence (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2018

  • Dismissed Criminal Mischief $100-$750 (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2018

  • Dismissed Possession of Marijuana School Zone (Class A Misdemeanor)

    2018

  • Dismissed Possession of Marijuana (Class B Misdemeanor)

    2018