The trial of a Houston Police officer charged with driving while intoxicated began Tuesday morning.

Officer Ruben Trejo of the Houston Police Department was charged with DWI after a crash with a school bus in Houston last week. Police originally cited the school bus driver in the accident, but witnesses claimed Trejo ran a stop sign, causing the crash. The bus driver told police Trejo smelled of alcohol after the crash. A bottle of
wine was found in his squad car.

According to court documents, investigators claimed Tuesday morning that Trejo’s blood alcohol content was .176 at the time of the accident, more than twice the legal limit in Houston.

Trejo’s attorney, Paul Nugent, said he did not believe his client received special treatment from the police department. “We feel Sergeant Trejo was treated fairly and he was not on-duty at the time of the accident,” Nugent said.

Internal Affairs is now investigating the crash. Trejo has been relieved of duty pending the outcome of the investigation.

If you have been charged with a DWI or WUI in Houston, please contact the Houston Drunk Driving Lawyers of Johnson Johnson & Baer, P.C. by calling 713-222-0400.