who is john wayne higgins dwi attorney

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Why was Higgins found in contempt of court?

What did Clear tell the newspaper about Higgins' behavior?

What is the alcohol content of a 69 year old attorney?

Who witnessed the Altweis incident?

Do lawyers have trouble relating to lawbreakers?

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Why was Higgins found in contempt of court?

In a Aug. 1 court hearing, Altweis said that Higgins had been found in direct contempt for disrupting the proceedings. Altweis called probation officers after Higgins apparently stumbled getting up, and told him that she was concerned for his safety.

What did Clear tell the newspaper about Higgins' behavior?

Clear told the newspaper that Higgins' behavior led him to believe something was medically wrong with the DWI attorney.

What is the alcohol content of a 69 year old attorney?

The 69-year-old attorney's blood alcohol content measured at .11 percent, according to KQRE. The presumed level for intoxication in New Mexico is .08 percent. He was taken into custody and then to an area hospital.

Who witnessed the Altweis incident?

Attorney Tom Clear, who witnessed the incident, told the Albuquerque Journal that Higgins had visited another room prior to disturbing Altweis' courtroom, but that he did not remember doing so. Higgins had been scheduled to appear at two hearings two floors below.

Do lawyers have trouble relating to lawbreakers?

Some lawyers have trouble relating to the law-breakers they represent. This one, unfortunately, doesn't.

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