In Texas, your license may be suspended if you are convicted of driving while drunk or impaired. The same may be true if you refuse to submit to field sobriety tests during a traffic stop, and this may be the case even if you are ultimately cleared of other criminal...
Criminal Defense
Fewer juveniles are appearing in adult courts
The number of juvenile offenders having to face adult courts in Texas is slowly decreasing. This is a trend that is occurring all across the U.S. The effect of this historic decrease is a net positive for both juvenile offenders and the justice system. A number of...
Reducing a felony drug charge through a plea bargain
Each year, people living in Texas find themselves facing drug charges. It's understandable to feel confused during this stressful time. If you're facing these types of charges, it could be beneficial to learn about plea bargains. With that in mind, here's a closer...
What is the definition of bankruptcy fraud?
Filing for bankruptcy in the state of Texas doesn't have to signal the end. It can come as a result of investment losses or the closure of a business. But it shouldn't be a cause for despair. With a bit of patience and effort, you can work your way out. The crucial...
Texas law targets growing fentanyl use
Fentanyl overdose deaths have been on a sharp increase across the United States in the past two years with Texas being one of the states in the lead in this drug abuse category. State legislators have also taken action in an effort to combat this growing problem that...
Advocating programs instead incarceration for juvenile crimes
Juvenile crimes fall into a special category in the Texas legal system. The state realizes that those who have yet to reach adulthood are the best candidates for rehabilitation, and the state usually adjudicates their cases in that view. However, many Texas juveniles...
What are the laws of self-defense pertaining to assault?
You can’t always control or predict what might happen on any given day. You could suddenly be arrested for assault in Texas when you were actually defending yourself. Here’s what you should know about assault and self-defense laws. What are the laws regarding...
What is an order of nondisclosure and can it help if I have been convicted of a felony?
A court order of nondisclosure prohibits public entities from disclosing certain records. Public entities include police departments and courts. People with criminal records may benefit from an order in the Golden Triangle area and Houston, Texas. The law doesn't...
Making sense of theft charges in Texas
Statistics show that property crime outpaces the prevalence of violent crime: Nearly seven times as many property crimes happen in Texas as violence crimes according to recent numbers. Theft charges in Texas typically fall under the category of property crime....
Eligibility for expungement under Texas law
Many individuals who are convicted of a crime in Texas are concerned about the ensuing criminal record. While not all criminal convictions in Texas can be expunged, or sealed from public viewing, there are some records that can be. Law enforcement officials can still...