Month: March 2023
Can someone’s intoxication upon arrest influence their defense?
Police officers often see people at their most volatile and vulnerable. They might get called to a party after a huge fight breaks out or to a home after a disagreement between spouses has turned violent. Frequently, violent incidents between people involve at least...
What substances do college students use the most?
Parents who have children in college are often worried that those children are going to get involved with drugs. Part of this concern may simply stem from the fact that most college-age young adults have never lived outside of their parents’ home before, so their...
Is someone’s license at risk after a DWI arrest?
When a police officer accuses someone of driving while intoxicated (DWI), they will arrest that driver and then give any evidence obtained during the traffic stop to a prosecutor. Those who have been accused of DWI offenses could lose their driver's license, end up in...
When does a Texas DWI become a felony offense?
People often don't treat driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges as seriously as they should. It is almost reflexive for people to plead guilty to such charges, and those who do may come to regret that decision. A DWI on your record can increase your insurance costs,...
Does entering a guilty plea ensure you won’t serve prison time?
A surprising percentage of those accused of criminal offenses in Texas choose to plead guilty rather than to defend themselves in court. There are many reasons that people give for entering a guilty plea right away. Some people worry about the publicity that might...
What you should know about the Jessica Sosa Act and drug offenses
If someone calls 911 to get help for someone they’re with who appears to be suffering overdose, is it fair that they can be arrested for their own possession of a small amount of drugs when police and first responders show up? Many states across the country have...
How long will it take to complete drug court in Texas?
Drug offenses in Texas could mean jail time and a permanent criminal record. Many professionals will have a hard time getting good jobs if they have a substance-related conviction in their background. Others may find that they can no longer maintain the professional...
What happens if you try to cheat a drug test in Texas?
You need to pass a drug test. Maybe you’re trying to get (or keep) a job, maybe you’re on parole and required to submit to testing or maybe you’re in court-ordered drug rehab. There’s just one problem: You’re pretty sure you’re going to fail. In this kind of...
Can you share your prescription medications?
Prescription medications are incredibly common in the United States. The number one prescription medication is Lipitor, but it still only makes up 7.5% of the total. That helps to underscore just how many drugs are being prescribed every day. For instance, you may go...
Can DWI blood tests be wrong?
Typically, those who are stopped by the police with accusations of driving while intoxicated are given a Breathalyzer test. There are other options, though, because you could have a urine sample taken or have blood drawn. Of all the tests, blood tests are typically...