Drunk or drugged driving in Texas has been on the rise, largely due to increased stress levels. While some might think drinking and driving is not a big deal, it only takes one accident for someone's life to change forever. Loss: fatalities, injuries, and property...
Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal in Texas and the rest of the United States. A conviction for DUI can have long-term repercussions, particularly for those who want to pursue higher education or enter a licensed profession. If you hope...
When your children in Texas are minors, you control how their lives will progress. But when those children turn 18, it's not so easy. Complicating matters is when you have adult children who are mentally and/or physically disabled. That situation becomes magnified...
A charge of drug possession in Texas could negatively change your life. However, there are certain common defenses that might help your case. Illegal search and seizure A common defense that often gets drug possession charges tossed out in court is that the police...
If you have been arrested for drunk driving, you may need to submit to field sobriety tests. These tests are designed to assess your level of intoxication and can be used as evidence against you in a Texas court. However, there are ways to challenge the results of...
Poor judgment sometimes leads to criminal charges, as might be the case when someone's behavior results in solicitation accusations. In Texas, many defendants face legal troubles with solicitation after attempting to pay a prostitute for services. However,...
People sometimes find themselves in legal trouble, thanks to their behavior. Errors in judgment or a loss of temper could lead to criminal charges. Some may discover that the wrong decision could lead to an arrest and potential penalties. Such might be the case for...
Second-degree murder in Texas is causing another person's death through wrongful acts. This may include acts of recklessness as well as deaths that occur while you're committing a crime. Texas doesn't actually use the term second-degree murder like other states do....
Many people are skeptical about facial recognition technology used by police in Texas and around the country to identify suspects in criminal cases. Black Americans, in particular, are more likely than others to remain skeptical about the technology and fear that its...
Sex crimes are taken very seriously in Texas. Public lewdness is one of many sex-related offenses. It’s important to know your rights if you’re facing charges. What is public lewdness? Public lewdness refers to a few different types of sexual activity that occur in...