Driving while under the influence of alcohol is a serious offense. A conviction can result in fines, revocation of your driver’s license and, in severe cases, jail time. Even if you are not convicted, impaired driving is a risk to yourself and other road users. If...
Criminal Defense
Texas’ intoxication manslaughter penalties are higher than ever
If someone is pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence and eventually charged with DUI, they likely don’t consider themselves lucky. For too many people, their first arrest is after they’ve caused a crash that injured or killed someone. Some of these...
Police officers are often allowed to lie to you
If you’re talking to a police officer, do not assume that they’re being honest with you. They may be, but they don’t have any obligation to be truthful. In many cases, police officers are allowed to lie. For instance, officers will sometimes target young people who...
Why do teens break the law?
Parents are often surprised and frustrated – to put it lightly – when their teenagers break the law. This is because parents are thinking about the big picture. A conviction, especially on serious charges, could limit a young person‘s options for education, a career,...
Study: Prison time doesn’t actually work
If you ask the average person what the goal of a prison sentence is they will probably say that it is supposed to help reform the individual who was sentenced. They may also claim that prison time is supposed to act as a deterrent to future crimes. Either way, they...
Could self-defense laws apply to your situation?
The majority of people have no interest in using violence. Unfortunately, there are situations where using violence is the only option to protect yourself. The law accounts for this and self-defense is permitted under certain circumstances in Texas. With that being...
What you need to know before accepting a plea deal
The prospect of a plea deal might seem like a lifeline when facing criminal charges. After all, you may end up with lesser charges or a reduced sentence, not to forget a swift resolution of your case. However, it’s crucial to understand the implications of a plea...
What differentiates possession from intent to distribute?
Suppose you have been found with drugs; it’s crucial to find out if you’re being charged with possession or intent to distribute. This knowledge can help you know if you’re facing a misdemeanor charge or a serious felony. Even if you’re not facing drug charges,...
What happens if you get a DWI as a commercial driver?
It’s important for all drivers in Texas to understand what the ramifications may be if they are arrested on DWI charges. But this is especially important for those who have a CDL and qualify as commercial drivers. They need to be able to drive for their career, so a...
When is an overdose death treated like murder?
Drug addiction is a disease – and addicts are compulsive. When drugs are involved, mistakes happen. As such, overdoses have long been regarded as tragedies rather than crimes. That’s been slowly changing. Around the nation, prosecutors have gotten creative in their...