Month: October 2023
Who qualifies for adjudication in Texas drug courts?
Texas is notorious for having a very strict approach to drug offenses. Even those accused of drug possession sometimes face felony charges and very harsh penalties. As a result, people tend to feel despair and anxiety after an arrest for an alleged drug offense in...
New penalties for Texas drunk driving convictions
Drunk driving laws in Texas are some of the harshest in the nation. The recent passage of legislation has increased the severity while adding more punitive measures. Additional penalties will now be imposed should the parents of children lose their lives in a motor...
How the right of discovery can help those accused of crimes in Texas
Some of the most valuable civil rights specifically focus on an individual's rights during a criminal case. Police officers and other state authorities are required to follow the law when searching for evidence or questioning someone as part of an investigation, for...