Drunk Driving
Is jail time automatic after a Texas DWI charge?
Those accused of impairment at the wheel may find themselves facing driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges. In cases with no aggravating factors, a first or second DWI will be classified as a misdemeanor offense in Texas. Many people believe that pleading guilty is...
2 secondary penalties that make fighting a DWI charge worthwhile
A significant portion of those arrested for a DWI offense in Texas plead guilty because they either believe that there is no way to fight the charges that they face or that the consequences they’re likely to face aren't serious enough to warrant a rigorous defense,...
Do you have an expectation of privacy with your trash?
Your expectation of privacy is important. It generally applies to your home and property, where the police cannot usually enter without your permission or a warrant. This is your private property, and there has to be a very significant reason to override that right to...
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...