Marco was stopped by Pasadena police for going twice the speed limit. His passenger was arrested for Public Intoxication. Marco had had several beers but Mr. Haggard was able to refute the prosecutors' claims that his video indicated intoxication and, despite Marco's prior State Jail felony record, obtain a Dismissal.

DWI
Case No. 1409177 - Jeremy H.
JURY TRIAL VERDICT: NOT GUILTY

[Jeremy had a prior DWI reduced to a P.I.] After fishing all day with a friend they split a 60 ounce pitcher of beer. While driving home, Jeremy was stopped for being "all over the road" and hitting a curb. He refused the Breath Test but performed the Field Sobriety Tests twice. There were several errors on the scene and station videos, both conducted by sergeants, who had ordered him to remove his flip flops. Problems caused by being barefoot on a rocky road, and other performance problems were overcome by Mr. Haggard’s utilization of an expert witness who disputed the manner in which the sergeant administered the HGN eye exam and refuted the reliability of the field tests. [Note: Although Mr. Haggard knows police protocols in administering the FST, and understands why these tests are unreliable, a defense attorney cannot testify as an expert; thus an independent expert is needed to refute these tests at trial.] Mr. Haggard presented medical records showing Jeremy is legally blind in one eye and proved this did not affect his driving but could result in a false positive on the HGN eye exam. This case was tried twice; the first result was a 3 to 3 tie. Jeremy and Mr. Haggard refused to plead and retrenched for Trial No. 2. Victory was sweet. 

"Mr. Haggard not only worked hard to insure my freedom on this DWI case; he helped me through it emotionally as well. He tried this case twice and both times totally blew me away with how he picked apart the testimony of the Prosecution’s and the State’s own witnesses, two police sergeants. I would recommend him to my closest friends. He went the extra mile for me and it definitely paid off." ~ Jeremy H.

"Mr. Haggard was very detailed with his examinations and did a great job with his research. We used an expert witness that was also helpful. The two policemen that testified against my son were both sergeants but Mr. Haggard did a great job cross-examining them. He made it clear to the Jury the areas where they weren’t being consistent. I was impressed by that." ~ Client's Mother

DWI
Case No. 1418712 - Zayde R.
DISMISSED DURING TRIAL

Zayde was stopped by Deer Park police after a concerned citizen reported he was weaving all over the road. The arresting officer further testified during trial the car had been weaving and crossed the center stripe. Zayde admitted to several beers at a club with friends, who served as drinking witnesses for the trial. He performed poorly on the State Field Sobriety Test; Mr. Haggard’s defense was in part Zayde’s large size and awkwardness (he plays college football), his customary manner of speech when sober, several documented ankle surgeries and an expert to testify on causes of our client’s poor performance other than intoxication. Several cruisers and officers and two police jurisdictions were involved in Zayde’s arrest. This led to confusion among the officers and resultant errors in the Offense Report all of which Mr. Haggard uncovered and exploited during trial. Mr. Haggard was brilliant in his strategy and cross-examination, successfully objecting to prosecutors’ veiled efforts to introduce hearsay evidence. With a Trial Notebook ready for any eventuality, he was preparing to file several Motions, including a Motion to Suppress after his cross-examination, when the prosecution admitted defeat and moved to dismiss the case.

“Mr. Haggard worked very hard for me and prepared me and my witnesses to testify. He also had an expert witness [on the Field Sobriety Test] who helped my case tremendously. Mr. Haggard was always one step ahead of the prosecution and got my case dismissed in the middle of the trial during his cross-examination. He made a very negative time in my life a lot easier. This outcome helped my personal life as well - this case happened at the same time I was preparing to apply to medical school. Due to this Dismissal of my DWI, Mr. Haggard will now be able to get a prior case sealed. He is also in the process of expunging this DWI. Now with the prior case sealed and the DWI Dismissal my record will be clean for my medical school application." ~ Zayde R.

“I just want to thank everyone in Mr. Haggard's firm that assisted in Zayde's case. I know it was a lot of work. It saved Zayde's future and I just appreciate it so much! My son is a pre-med, dean's list, university student. Having a DWI on his record would greatly reduce his chance of acceptance into medical school. I looked carefully through the letters that came in the mail from attorneys wanting to represent him. I chose Mr. Haggard because he was a former Chief Prosecutor, he had testimonial letters from former clients and he was a Christian. Mr. Haggard proved to be the best possible choice. He prepared my son's case leaving no stone unturned. Because of his experience, knowledge of the law and extensive preparation he was prepared at trial for any twist or prosecution mistake. I felt confident that Mr. Haggard was ready and able to handle the case at the highest level. I believe with all my heart that he cared about my son and the outcome of the case as if he were a relative. When the case was dismissed in a trial by jury, Mr. Haggard and his office staff were sincerely as happy as my son and I because of the impact on my son's future. I highly recommend Mr. Haggard for any case. He and his staff put their hearts in it and truly care. I believe you can't get better representation anywhere.” ~ Client's Mother

DWI
Case No. 1300825 - Barry C.
JURY TRIAL VERDICT: NOT GUILTY

Our client was stopped by the Bellaire Police for speeding at 2:00 a.m. He had been at a bar and admitted to drinking there and also at home prior to going to the bar. He refused the breath test but did submit twice to the field sobriety tests. Part of his problem in performing some of the tests had to do with his herniated disk. Mr. Haggard used medical testimony and records, among other tactics, to convince the jury our client was “Not Guilty” of this DWI charge.


DWI
Case No. [Expunged by Mr. Haggard] - Saleem R.
JURY TRIAL VERDICT: NOT GUILTY 

“Mr. Haggard answered all my questions & addressed all of my concerns… & represented me in a professional manner. He understands the courts & works well within the system to provide excellent representation. He told me before he took the case how much it will cost & only charged me that amount. His office staff was very professional & treated me with respect. Mr. Haggard is honest and hard working. I highly recommend him.” ~ Saleem R.

DWI
Case No. [Expunged by Mr. Haggard.] - Uche M.
JURY TRIAL VERDICT: NOT GUILTY

Our client was arrested for attempting to go the wrong way on a one-way street in downtown Houston after leaving a party. Client had 2 civilian witnesses for sobriety vs. 2 police officers for intoxication. Due to Mr. Haggard’s presentation and cross-examination, the Jury believed the citizens over the police. 

“Mr. Haggard worked very hard on my case. I was falsely accused and the Jury found me not guilty. Mr. Haggard will fight for your best interest; he knows the law.” ~ Uche M.

DWI, ENHANCED - PRIOR CONVICTION for DWI
Case No. [Expunged by Mr. Haggard.] - Henry K.
COURT TRIAL VERDICT: NOT GUILTY

Our client was found asleep - police claimed “passed out” - in a shopping center parking lot while waiting for his wife to arrive in her car. The Judge commented that Mr. Haggard‘s examination of the arresting officer was “torture”.

“Mr. Haggard was very professional in court. He made all the right calls and did a very good job. I didn’t even have to testify. I was very confident in him from start to finish.” ~ Henry K.

DWI
Case No. 1194892 - David F.
JURY TRIAL VERDICT: NOT GUILTY

Our client had a misdemeanor jail record and, on Mr. Haggard’s recommendation, did not testify. We had one sobriety witness whose testimony revealed, in the middle of trial, that our client had lied to the police officer regarding the amount he had had to drink. Nevertheless, Mr. Haggard was able to convince a well-chosen jury our client was not intoxicated.

“Mr. Haggard handled my case with sheer excellence. I don’t think anyone could have handled my case any better. The time and preparation he put into my case really showed me how much he cares for his clients. I would recommend him to anyone who is in need of a good lawyer.” ~ David F.

DWI
Case No. 1432595 - Chris G.
DISMISSED

Our client was an ex-con who was stopped in the early morning hours for driving with no headlamps. The officer stated he smelled alcohol on our client’s breath and our client admitted to having had alcohol earlier. He also had drinking witnesses who could vouch for him. He refused the breath test and field sobriety test. Lack of sufficient evidence of intoxication among other defenses helped Mr. Haggard obtain a Dismissal.

DWI
Case No. 1399782 - Holly M.  
DISMISSED

Our client was pulled over by Humble P.D. at 2:30 a.m. after leaving the club where she worked as a dancer. She refused the breath test but did not perform well on the Field Sobriety Test due more to the shoes she was wearing than the several drinks she had consumed. We had several witnesses as to what, how much, and when she drank as well as how she appeared on leaving. Further, the club valet’s policy of not giving the keys to an intoxicated person was additional evidence in our favor.

FELONY DWI
Case No. 1056484 - Ronnely H.
DISMISSED

Our client had a lot at stake in this felony DWI – he was the holder of a CDL license when stopped for reckless driving and subsequently charged with Felony DWI. Had he been convicted, he would have lost his ability to make a living. He hired Mr. Haggard for his experience and proven track record.

FELONY DWI
Case No. 804865 - Joe S.
DISMISSED

“I was at a serious time in my life when all seemed hopeless. Mr. Haggard fought for what was right and never gave up! He had the utmost faith in the truth of my case and it was dismissed. It allows me to move forward in life.” ~ Joe S.

DWI 2nd
Case No. 1371903 - Michael S.
DISMISSED DURING TRIAL

Our client had been drinking with a real estate client but did not feel he was intoxicated. His prior DWI had ended in probation only 2 years ago and he was not willing to go through that again, so he hired Mr. Haggard to take the case all the way to Trial if necessary. 

DWI 2nd WITH ACCIDENT
Case No. 1395944 - N. N.
FINE ONLY - NO JAIL TIME

Our client was a professional consulting engineer with such prestigious contracts as the U.S. Treasury on his resume. Yet he became quite intoxicated at a nightclub and caused a serious accident just blocks from it after driving away. Although jail time is customary with DWI 2nd cases, and even more so when the defendant causes a serious accident as a result of his intoxication, Mr. Haggard handled his case in such a way as to keep him entirely out of jail, for which our client, a family man, was very grateful.

DWI
Case No. 1366033 - Luis P.
DISMISSED

Stopped in the early morning hours for speeding, our client admitted to several drinks at dinner; later he also had more to drink at a bar. He had a drinking witness, which Mr. Haggard was able to use to our client’s advantage. On our client’s initial call to our office, he told us “probation is not an option here”.

“I was very nervous at first, but Mr. Haggard calmed me down and told me he would work as hard as he could to get this case dismissed. The prosecutors seemed to also respect Mr. Haggard’s ability and reputation and listened to his presentation. I praise Mr. Haggard and I would recommend him to anybody who needs a lawyer.”  ~ Luis P.