Throughout the year 2019, Texas saw a total of 24,617 DWI-related crashes. When an officer suspects that a driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they will instruct the driver to do a field sobriety test. These tests are a tool that officers use to help...
Criminal Defense
What drug offenses can get you life in prison in Texas?
There are a few common drug offenses that are considered to be serious enough that they often lead to life sentences in Texas. You can get a life sentence of up to 99 years if you possess 200 to 400 grams of cocaine, which can also be accompanied by a fine of up to...
How do you defend yourself against first-degree murder charges?
No crime is beyond defense. First-degree murder is one of the most serious charges in the state of Texas, but you're still entitled to a hearing just like anyone else. For your defense, your attorney might choose from a few different options. What are some common...
Drug seizures in Texas up significantly in 2020
Federal agents say drug traffickers have turned to semi-tractor trailers to smuggle fentanyl and methamphetamine into Texas and other border states. A Drug Enforcement Administration representative said Mexican drug cartels used to rely on passenger vehicles to get...
How much will a DUI cost you?
Dealing with a DUI charge in Texas isn't just stressful and time-consuming: It's also expensive. Even if you're not convicted, you could pay thousands of dollars before the judge closes your DUI case. A conviction could double or even triple the fees that you have to...
Police find meth worth $1 million in Texas home
An anonymous tip led to the seizure of methamphetamine that would have netted drug dealers more than a million dollars on the street according to law enforcement officials in Texas. The seizure came after a deputy and sergeant from the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s...
Finding a job following a felony drug charge
A felony drug charge on your record in Texas could completely disqualify you from a job. Federal laws require you to disclose any convictions to any employer who inquires about them, so how do you get employed with a felony drug charge? Why is it hard to get a job...
The difference between voluntary and involuntary manslaughter
Prosecutors in Texas and around the country charge individuals with manslaughter when the facts suggest that they killed another person unintentionally or the circumstances of the case do not support a murder count. When deciding what type of manslaughter charge is...
The drunk driving laws in Texas
Most drivers in Texas are considered legally intoxicated when they get behind the wheel with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher, but the threshold is lower for commercial vehicle operators and motorists under the age of 21. People who possess a commercial...
Getting your record cleared in Texas
Sometimes, first-time offenders for low-level crimes aren't even prosecuted. In some circumstances, the state of Texas will offer them a pre-trial diversion program instead. For people in this program, the idea of having a criminal record that follows them around...