Driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges are among the most serious of all traffic violations. Despite how significant they are, many people treat DWI charges as minor issues. They plead guilty without looking at their defense options. They expect that their criminal...
People may find themselves accused of assault in a number of different scenarios. Some people experience interpersonal conflict when a co-worker escalates an argument into a physical fight. Others might get into a disagreement at a business or a social gathering that...
Anyone who gets behind the wheel after having too much to drink is at risk of criminal prosecution. However, some people end up unfairly accused of driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses. Maybe they failed field sobriety tests because of anxiety or other medical...
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges can be disruptive and expensive. People may spend a night in jail while waiting for arraignment. They may experience significant stress while waiting to take their case to trial. Some people succumb to that pressure and decide...
For the state to bring a successful criminal charge against an individual, prosecutors need evidence. Part of what police officers do is actively collect evidence that supports allegations of criminal conduct. Evidence often comes from conducting searches of...
Few things in life are more distressing than receiving the news of being charged with a criminal offense. Whether or not it’s their first time navigating the legal system, defendants can be confused by all the bureaucratic procedures that this process entails....
People in Texas get arrested for all kinds of reasons. A teenager caught with a beer at a party could face allegations of possessing alcohol as a minor. An adult with a prescription drug might face prosecution if they don't have a valid recommendation from their...
The penalties assessed when someone breaks the law in Texas depend on the law and the discretion of the courts. State statutes include the rules intended to ensure the penalties possible align with the type of crime someone is accused of committing. Motorists accused...
A knock at the door might mean that a grocery delivery has arrived or that a neighbor received a piece of mail by accident. It might also mean that police want to talk to someone who lives at the property. The subject of an investigation or someone else who lives with...
Attempting to trick a breath test device is not only an approach to a stressful situation that is bound to be ineffective, but it is also an approach that features significant legal and practical risks. Breath test devices, used by law enforcement to measure blood...