If a law enforcement officer arrests you they should explain your Miranda rights. One is that you have the right to remain silent and anything you do say may be used against you in a court of law. Yet they do not need to tell you this until they arrest you. That gives...
Criminal Defense
3 reasons a breath test may be wrong
There are two main ways that police officers can determine if a driver is impaired. First off, the officer can look for evidence such as the smell of alcohol on the person’s breath, bloodshot eyes, clear evidence of avoidable driving errors and things of this nature....
3 questions that can help you decide how to fight a DUI charge
If you're facing DUI charges, it's essential you realize that there's always an opportunity to contest the charges or minimize their impact on you. Here are three questions to ask yourself when hoping to understand what defense options you could use to fight a DUI...
What happens if you jump bail in Texas?
It’s scary to be charged with a crime, especially if you might be facing serious penalties and time behind bars if you’re convicted. However, you cannot let your fear drive you, especially if that leads to thoughts of jumping bail. Bail is a privilege you don’t want...
Did you admit to drunk driving without knowing?
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...
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...